For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 2,386 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 average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Washington public charter school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 54% statewide average). Charter schools in Seattle have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public charter school average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Seattle, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Impact Public Schools
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3438 S. 148th Street
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 712-7640
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 712-7640
Gr: K-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Rainier Prep
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10211 12th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 494-5979
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 494-5979
Gr: 5-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Summit Public School Atlas
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9601 35th Avenue Sw
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 307-7645
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 307-7645
Gr: 6-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Summit Public School Sierra
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 S King St
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 453-2520
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 453-2520
Gr: 9-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Summit Public School Olympus
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
409 Puyallup Ave
Seattle, WA 98134
(253) 444-9781
Seattle, WA 98134
(253) 444-9781
Gr: 9-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6020 Rainier Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 659-0956
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 659-0956
Gr: 6-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Cascade Public Schools
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
22419 Pacific Highway South
Seattle, WA 98198
(253) 271-8629
Seattle, WA 98198
(253) 271-8629
Gr: 9-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Impact Salish Sea Elementary School
Charter School
3900 Holly Park Dr South
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 712-7640
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 712-7640
Gr: K-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Seattle, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4424 South 188th Street, 700 B
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6500
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
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
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Gr: PK-12
830 Sw 116th St
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-6250
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-0838
Gr: PK-5
1901 Sw Genesee St
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-8170
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
Seattle, WA 98134
(509) 258-4534
Gr: 6-8
1900 N 170th St
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4250
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4250
Gr: PK | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Education Service Centers (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1330 N 90 St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-4789
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
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
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
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
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
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-6715
Gr: K-5 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
4424 South 188th Street, 300/6
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6550
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6550
Gr: 9-12 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
1900 N 170th St
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4254
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4254
Gr: PK | 96 students Minority enrollment: 88%
2445 3rd Ave South
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 252-0960
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 252-0960
Gr: PK | 21 students Minority enrollment: 86%
3100 S Alaska
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 281-6890
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 281-6890
Gr: PK | 10 students Minority enrollment: 90%
830 Sw 116th St
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-6200
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-6816
Gr: 6-12 | 399 students Minority enrollment: 80%
3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 84%
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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 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Seattle are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Seattle include: Impact Salish Sea Elementary School vs. Impact Public Schools, Impact Public Schools vs. Impact Salish Sea Elementary School, Summit Public School Olympus vs. Summit Public School Atlas
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