For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 381 students in the neighborhood of Highland Terrace, Seattle, WA.
The top-ranked public school in Highland Terrace is Highland Terrace Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Highland Terrace, Seattle, WA public school have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Highland Terrace, Seattle, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 N. 160th Street
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 393-4341
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 393-4341
Gr: K-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highland Terrace, Seattle, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highland Terrace, Seattle, WA include Highland Terrace Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland Terrace, Seattle?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland Terrace, Seattle.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Highland Terrace, Seattle?
the neighborhood of Highland Terrace, Seattle public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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