Best Public Schools in Seattle, WA


Summary:

This analysis covers 127 public schools serving grades K-12 in Seattle, Washington, primarily within the Seattle School District No. 1, which outperforms the state average academically.

Seattle's schools present a landscape of both excellence and challenge. Top-performing schools like Lincoln High School, Hamilton International Middle School, and Cascadia Elementary consistently rank in the top 3% statewide, boasting exceptional test scores and graduation rates. However, other schools, such as Evergreen High School in the Highline School District and Concord International School, face significant struggles, ranking in the bottom percentiles with proficiency rates far below district averages.

The data reveals a notable geographic pattern, with many of the highest-ranked elementary and middle schools clustered in north Seattle neighborhoods. While the district-wide averages in math, reading, and science are strong compared to the state, math proficiency is a relative weakness even at top schools. Some schools, like Thurgood Marshall Elementary, demonstrate that high academic performance is possible across diverse economic backgrounds, serving as a model within the system.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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