For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,430 students in the neighborhood of Greater Duwamish, Seattle, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in Greater Duwamish are Beacon Hill International School, Mercer International Middle School and Wing Luke Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Greater Duwamish, Seattle, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Greater Duwamish, Seattle, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beacon Hill International School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Mercer International Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 S Columbian Wy
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-8000
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-8000
Gr: 6-8 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Wing Luke Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3701 S Kenyon St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7630
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7630
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Kimball Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3200 23 Av S
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-7280
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-7280
Gr: K-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Bridges Transition
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7201 Beacon Ave S
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-0058
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-0058
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Rising Star Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8311 Beacon Av S
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-7500
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Greater Duwamish, Seattle, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Greater Duwamish, Seattle, WA include Beacon Hill International School, Mercer International Middle School and Wing Luke Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Greater Duwamish, Seattle?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Greater Duwamish, Seattle.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Greater Duwamish, Seattle?
the neighborhood of Greater Duwamish, Seattle public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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