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Best Downtown Seattle Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 505 students in the neighborhood of Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA.

The top-ranked public high schools in Downtown Seattle are Summit Public School Sierra and Private School Services. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA public high schools have an score of 50% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and score of 64% (versus the 65% statewide average).

the neighborhood of Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA public high school have a of 82%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Summit Public School Sierra, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Summit Public School Sierra

Charter School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
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Top 50%

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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: #22.

Private School Services

Special Education School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
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Bottom 50%

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2445 3rd Av
Seattle, WA 98124
(206) 252-0805

Gr: PK-12 | 170 students Minority enrollment: 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA?

The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA include Summit Public School Sierra and Private School Services.

How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Seattle, Seattle?

2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Seattle, Seattle.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown Seattle, Seattle?

the neighborhood of Downtown Seattle, Seattle public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).