For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,481 students in the neighborhood of Highline, Seattle, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in Highline are Rainier Prep, Innovation Heights Academy and Evergreen High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Highline, Seattle, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Highline, Seattle, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Innovation Heights Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11249 14th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-7750
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-7750
Gr: 9-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Evergreen High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
830 Sw 116th St
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-6150
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-6150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,080 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Highline Open Doors 1418
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
614 Sw 120th Street
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 709-0335
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 709-0335
Gr: 9-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
White Center Heights Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10015 6th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-5200
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Beverly Park Elementary At Glendale
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 S 104th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-3400
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Mount View Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10811 12th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-4500
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Southern Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11249 14th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-5000
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-5000
Gr: PK-5
Rank: #99.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12250 24th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-4000
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Cascade Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11212 10th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-5500
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway To College
Alternative School
614 Sw 120th Street
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-7774
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-7774
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highline, Seattle, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highline, Seattle, WA include Rainier Prep, Innovation Heights Academy and Evergreen High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highline, Seattle?
12 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highline, Seattle.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Highline, Seattle?
the neighborhood of Highline, Seattle public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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