For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 439 students in the neighborhood of Ridgecrest, Seattle, WA.
The top-ranked public school in Ridgecrest is Ridgecrest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Ridgecrest, Seattle, WA public schools 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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Ridgecrest, Seattle, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16516 10th Avenue N.e.
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4272
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4272
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
15230 15th N.e.
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 361-3033
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 361-3033
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Ridgecrest, Seattle, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Ridgecrest, Seattle, WA include Ridgecrest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Ridgecrest, Seattle?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Ridgecrest, Seattle.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Ridgecrest, Seattle?
the neighborhood of Ridgecrest, Seattle public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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