Top 5 Best 98126 Washington Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,586 students in 98126, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 211 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 98126, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 98126, WA are Fairmount Park Elementary School, West Seattle Elementary School and Chief Sealth International High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98126 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98126, WA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98126, WA Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairmount Park Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3800 Sw Findlay St
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-9290
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #22.
West Seattle Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6760 34 Av Sw
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-9450
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #33.
Chief Sealth International High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2600 Sw Thistle
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-8550
Grades: 9-12
| 1,195 students
Rank: #44.
Summit Public School: Atlas
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9601 35th Avenue Sw
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 307-7645
Grades: 6-12
| 461 students
Rank: #55.
David T. Denny International Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2601 Sw Kenyon St
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-9000
Grades: 6-8
| 856 students
Rank: #66.
Roxhill Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7740 34th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-9570
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 98126, WA?
How many public schools are located in 98126, WA?
6 public schools are located in 98126, WA.
What percentage of students in 98126, WA go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 98126, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98126, WA?
98126, WA public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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