For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,650 students in the neighborhood of North Admiral, Seattle, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in North Admiral are Madison Middle School, West Seattle High School and Lafayette Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Admiral, 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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of North Admiral, Seattle, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3429 45th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 252-9200
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 252-9200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,020 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
West Seattle High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3000 California Av Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 252-8800
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 252-8800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,392 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2645 California Av Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 252-9500
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 252-9500
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Admiral, Seattle, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Admiral, Seattle, WA include Madison Middle School, West Seattle High School and Lafayette Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Admiral, Seattle?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Admiral, Seattle.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Admiral, Seattle?
the neighborhood of North Admiral, Seattle public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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