For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,114 students in 98144, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98144, WA are Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, Beacon Hill International School and Washington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98144 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98144, WA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98144, WA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2401 S Irving St
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-2800
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #22.
Beacon Hill International School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2025 14 Av S
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-2700
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-2700
Grades: K-5
| 347 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2101 S Jackson St
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-2600
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-2600
Grades: 6-8
| 551 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3301 S Horton St
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-7400
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-7400
Grades: K-5
| 333 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Kimball Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3200 23 Av S
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-7280
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-7280
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 98144, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98144, WA include Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, Beacon Hill International School and Washington Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98144?
5 public elementary schools are located in 98144.
What is the racial composition of students in 98144?
98144 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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