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Best Seattle Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 2,388 students in Seattle, WA. The top ranked public charter schools in Seattle, WA are Impact Public Schools, Rainier Prep and Summit Public School Atlas. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Seattle, WA public charter schools have an score of 41% (versus the Washington public charter school average of 42%), and score of 51% (versus the 54% statewide average). Charter schools in Seattle have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Seattle, WA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Impact Public Schools

Charter School

(Math: 52% | Reading: 55-59%)
:

Top 30%

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3438 S. 148th Street
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 712-7640

Gr: K-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Rank: #22.

Rainier Prep

Charter School

(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
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Top 50%

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10211 12th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 494-5979

Gr: 5-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Rank: #33.

Summit Public School Atlas

Charter School

(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
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Top 50%

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9601 35th Avenue Sw
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 307-7645

Gr: 6-12 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Rank: #44.

Summit Public School Sierra

Charter School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
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1025 S King St
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 453-2520

Gr: 9-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Rank: #55.

Summit Public School Olympus

Charter School

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
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Bottom 50%

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409 Puyallup Ave
Seattle, WA 98134
(253) 444-9781

Gr: 9-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Rank: #66.

Rainier Valley Leadership Academy

Charter School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
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Bottom 50%

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6020 Rainier Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 659-0956

Gr: 6-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: n/an/a

Cascade Public Schools

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Charter School

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22419 Pacific Highway South
Seattle, WA 98198
(253) 271-8629

Gr: 9-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Rank: n/an/a

Impact Salish Sea Elementary School

Charter School

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3438 S. 148th Street
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 712-7640

Gr: K-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

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Seattle, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Academy Of Citizenship And Empowerment (Closed 2018)

4424 South 188th Street, 700 B
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6500

Gr: 9-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

African American Academy K-8 (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

8311 Beacon Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6650

Gr: K-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Ancillary (Closed 2013)

Special Education School

15675 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125

Gr: PK-12

Arts & Academics Academy (Closed 2018)

830 Sw 116th St
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-6250

Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Birth To 3 Contracts (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

2445 3rd Av S
Seattle, WA 98124
(206) 252-0809

Gr: PK

Boyer Clinic Elementary School (Closed 2013)

Special Education School

1850 Boyer Ave East
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 252-0838

Gr: PK

The Bridge (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

2142 10 Av W
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 252-0832

Gr: K-12 | 1 student

Career Education Options High School (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

16101 Greenwood Avenue N.
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 368-4118

Gr: 11 | 220 students Minority enrollment: 19%

Career Link High School (Closed 2006)

Alternative School

2445 3 Av S
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 252-0732

Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Minority enrollment: 63%

Cascade Parent Partnership Program (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

2919 1st Avenue West
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 706-4270

Gr: K-8 | 213 students Minority enrollment: 62%

Childhaven (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

650 South Orcas Street
Seattle, WA 98108
(253) 945-2084

Gr: PK-12 | 3 students

Childhaven Elementary School (Closed 2013)

Special Education School

302 Broadway Av
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-0838

Gr: PK-5

Cooper Elementary School (Closed 2010)

1901 Sw Genesee St
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-8170

Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Destiny Ale School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

210 South Hudson Street
Seattle, WA 98134
(509) 258-4534

Gr: 6-8

Early Childhood Education (Closed 2020)

1900 N 170th St
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4250

Gr: PK | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Eceap Elementary School (Closed 2013)

15675 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125

Gr: PK

Education Service Centers (Closed 2018)

Alternative School

1330 N 90 St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-4789

Gr: 6-12

Erac Special Education (Closed 2013)

Special Education School

15675 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125

Gr: PK-12

Evening School (Marshall) (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

4400 Interlake Ave North
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 252-4680

Gr: 9-12

Excel Ale School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

210 South Hudson St Ste 318
Seattle, WA 98134
(509) 258-4534

Gr: 6-7

Experimental Education Unit Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

1959 Ne Pacific St
Seattle, WA 98195
(206) 252-0806

Gr: PK-K | 66 students

First Place Scholars Charter School (Closed 2023)

Charter School

170 20th
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-6715

Gr: K-5 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Global Connections High School (Closed 2018)

4424 South 188th Street, 300/6
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6550

Gr: 9-12 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Head Start (Closed 2020)

1900 N 170th St
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4254

Gr: PK | 96 students Minority enrollment: 88%

Head Start Elementary School (Closed 2014)

2445 3rd Ave South
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 252-0960

Gr: PK | 21 students Minority enrollment: 86%

Head Start Elementary School (Closed 2023)

3100 S Alaska
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 281-6890

Gr: PK | 10 students Minority enrollment: 90%

Health Sciences & Human Services Elementary School (Closed 2018)

830 Sw 116th St
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-6200

Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Hutch School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

527 Minor Av N
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 288-1079

Gr: PK-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 76%

Interagency Alder Academy (Bot) (Closed 2005)

Alternative School

3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370

Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 73%

Interagency Camp (Closed 2005)

Alternative School

3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370

Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 95%

Interagency Empowerment Institute (Closed 2005)

Alternative School

3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370

Gr: 6-12 | 18 students

Interagency Fairview Academy (Closed 2005)

Alternative School

3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370

Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Minority enrollment: 92%

Interagency King C W T Career Dev High School (Closed 2005)

Alternative School

2410 E Cherry St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-6816

Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 87%

Interagency King C W T Career Development (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-6816

Gr: 6-12 | 399 students Minority enrollment: 80%

Interagency King County Jail (Closed 2005)

3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370

Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 84%

Show 41 more closed public schools in Seattle, WA (out of 76 total schools)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Seattle, WA?

The top ranked public charter schools in Seattle, WA include Impact Public Schools, Rainier Prep and Summit Public School Atlas. Seattle has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Washington.

How many public charter schools are located in Seattle?

8 public charter schools are located in Seattle.

What is the racial composition of students in Seattle?

Seattle public charter schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).

Which public charter schools in Seattle are often viewed compared to one another?