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North Beach Elementary School

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North Beach Elementary School ranks 119 th of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

119^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,160 Washington Elementary Schools

Better than 90% of Washington elementary schools

Summary

North Beach Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school (PK-5) serving 344 students in the northwest Seattle neighborhood of North Beach, operating within the highly-rated Seattle School District No. 1.

Academically, North Beach consistently outperforms district and state averages, with over 70% of students proficient in English, Math, and Science. It maintains a low student-teacher ratio and invests significantly per student. However, within its immediate area of northwest Seattle—which features an exceptionally high concentration of top schools—North Beach's strong scores are slightly lower than some neighbors with similar student demographics, such as West Woodland Elementary School and Greenwood Elementary School. A notable area for attention is a drop in 5th-grade Math proficiency compared to earlier grades and to peers like Daniel Bagley Elementary School.

The school's standout strength is its exceptional program for Special Education students, ranking in the top 5% of schools statewide in this category—a more pronounced strength than typically seen at nearby schools. While North Beach's statewide ranking has softened slightly from its peak 5-star status, it remains an excellent school. For families, its value proposition is particularly strong for those seeking robust special education support, while its overall high-quality education places it firmly among the best options in a very competitive local landscape.

344

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,056

Per pupil spending ?

14%

Free/discounted lunch ?

9018 24 Av NW
Seattle, WA 98117-2801

(206) 252-1510

District: Seattle School District No. 1

Students who attend North Beach Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Whitman Middle School
High:	Ingraham High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.3%

Two or more races:

13.4%

Hispanic:

9.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 97th percentile in 2015 → 90th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Washington average (74% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 10% of Washington elementary schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school74%

District avg63%

Washington avg48%

119^th of 1,160

Washington public elementary schools ?

Top 10%▼ down 7 pts since 2015

From top 3% (2015) to top 10% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

22^nd of 70Elementary Schools in the Seattle School District No. 1

45^th of 247Seattle School District No. 1 among Washington districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	89.0	119 of 1160	89.7%	★★★★☆
2024	89.0	123 of 1168	89.5%	★★★★☆
2023	93.6	69 of 1169	94.1%	★★★★★
2022	93.6	67 of 1169	94.3%	★★★★★
2021	96.2	46 of 1107	95.8%	★★★★★
2019	90.6	81 of 1130	92.8%	★★★★★
2018	90.3	83 of 1054	92.1%	★★★★★
2017	92.0	62 of 1056	94.1%	★★★★★
2016	86.7	120 of 1053	88.6%	★★★★☆
2015	94.9	35 of 1067	96.7%	★★★★★
2013	90.0	53 of 1106	95.2%	★★★★★
2012	84.1	111 of 1097	89.9%	★★★★☆
2011	92.3	36 of 1092	96.7%	★★★★★
2010	81.9	136 of 1088	87.5%	★★★★☆
2009	83.3	119 of 1072	88.9%	★★★★☆
2008	86.7	80 of 1067	92.5%	★★★★★
2007	92.1	45 of 1069	95.8%	★★★★★
2006	92.2	37 of 1051	96.5%	★★★★★
2005	91.3	45 of 1031	95.6%	★★★★★
2004	94.8	20 of 1026	98.1%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	89.1	103 of 1092	90.6%	★★★★★
2024	89.1	96 of 1093	91.2%	★★★★★
2023	94.4	43 of 1094	96.1%	★★★★★
2022	96.9	16 of 1100	98.5%	★★★★★
2021	96.2	42 of 1008	95.8%	★★★★★
2019	86.4	115 of 1068	89.2%	★★★★☆
2018	89.8	69 of 1004	93.1%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	86.2	131 of 1098	88.1%	★★★★☆
2024	83.1	165 of 1099	85.0%	★★★★☆
2023	89.5	104 of 1099	90.5%	★★★★★
2022	86.7	131 of 1113	88.2%	★★★★☆
2021	94.7	55 of 1025	94.6%	★★★★★
2019	90.8	72 of 1075	93.3%	★★★★★
2018	82.0	160 of 999	84.0%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2024	87.2	18 of 339	94.7%	★★★★★
2023	86.6	21 of 308	93.2%	★★★★★
2022	94.5	13 of 478	97.3%	★★★★★
2019	83.9	50 of 566	91.2%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	89.9	56 of 1007	94.4%	★★★★★
2024	85.9	106 of 1009	89.5%	★★★★☆
2023	91.3	59 of 1011	94.2%	★★★★★
2022	92.0	36 of 1031	96.5%	★★★★★
2021	97.2	9 of 943	99.0%	★★★★★
2019	87.1	81 of 1027	92.1%	★★★★★
2018	79.1	153 of 833	81.6%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2024)95th percentile+5 vs school

White (2025)94th percentile+5 vs school

Female (2025)91st percentile~ school

Male (2025)88th percentile~ school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

Science76%+27 vs state

Math75%+32 vs state

English Language Arts72%+19 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WCAS Science (2025)			SBAC English Language Arts (2025)							SBAC Math (2025)							% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Beach Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9018 24 Av NW	Seattle	98117	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(206) 252-1510	344	24	14.4	14.0%	235 (68.3%)	11 (3.2%)	32 (9.3%)	16 (4.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (13.4%)	89	119^th of 1160 public elementary schools	89.7%		89	123^rd of 1168 public elementary schools	89.5%	4	76.2		76.2	66.1	81.6	69.1				71.9	75.8	83.7	63.4				75.0	98.2	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	98.2	100.0	100.0	100.0	$23,056	$765	$22,291
Loyal Heights Elementary School	Public	K-5	520 NE Ravenna Blvd	Seattle	98115	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(206) 252-1500	527	35	15.1	11.4%	387 (73.4%)	3 (0.6%)	37 (7.0%)	28 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (13.1%)	87.3	138^th of 1160 public elementary schools	88.1%		92.7	77^th of 1168 public elementary schools	93.4%	61	68.1		68.1	75.0	76.3	75.0				75.5	79.6	71.7	55.6				69.8	91.2	96.1	93.1	93.1	93.1	97.1	96.1	91.2	97.1	97.1	$22,426	$777	$21,650
Whittier Elementary School	Public	K-5	1320 NW 75 St	Seattle	98117	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(206) 252-1650	346	22	15.8	8.7%	251 (72.5%)	7 (2.0%)	25 (7.2%)	21 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	41 (11.8%)	88.3	125^th of 1160 public elementary schools	89.2%		95	51^st of 1168 public elementary schools	95.6%	74	86.4		86.4	54.7	81.0	88.1				74.0	60.7	89.7	81.4				77.0	96.4	96.4	96.4	96.4	96.4	96.4	100.0	96.4	96.4	96.4	$22,228	$904	$21,323
Licton Springs K-8	Public	PK, KG-8	3015 NW 68th St.	Seattle	98117	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 743-3700	90	12	7.3	34.4%	36 (40.0%)	11 (12.2%)	17 (18.9%)	6 (6.7%)	3 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (16.7%)								(n/a)								55.6		29.7					60.0		34.2	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$36,876	$1,385	$35,490
Salmon Bay K-8 School	Public	K-8	1810 NW 65 St	Seattle	98117	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(206) 252-1720	595	36	16.6	11.1%	422 (70.9%)	10 (1.7%)	25 (4.2%)	37 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	84 (14.1%)	84.6	170^th of 1160 public elementary schools	85.3%		89.7	114^th of 1168 public elementary schools	90.2%	56	80.9	81.0	81.0	55.3	80.9	70.5	77.3	80.5	80.2	75.8	59.6	76.6	53.2	81.3	70.1	55.7	67.0	93.3	97.8	95.6	95.6	95.6	97.8	95.6	95.6	97.8	97.8	$20,636	$822	$19,813
Greenwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	144 NW 80 St	Seattle	98117	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(206) 252-1400	339	21	16.3	10.3%	237 (69.9%)	15 (4.4%)	25 (7.4%)	24 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	32 (9.4%)	96.1	32^nd of 1160 public elementary schools	97.2%		94.9	52^nd of 1168 public elementary schools	95.5%	20	90.2		90.2	84.3	92.2	90.2				88.8	82.4	92.2	63.4				80.4	93.2	94.9	94.9	94.9	94.9	94.9	98.3	94.9	94.9	94.9	$21,524	$1,014	$20,510
Viewlands Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10525 3 Av NW	Seattle	98177	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(206) 252-4400	290	16	17.7	42.1%	129 (44.5%)	36 (12.4%)	61 (21.0%)	20 (6.9%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	38 (13.1%)	70.1	311^th of 1160 public elementary schools	73.2%		79.6	225^th of 1168 public elementary schools	80.7%	86	61.3		61.3	53.7	62.8	56.3				57.8	53.9	74.4	59.4				63.2	85.4	87.5	91.7	91.7	91.7	89.6	93.8	87.5	89.6	89.6	$25,414	$1,895	$23,519
Adams Elementary School	Public	K-5	6110 28 Av NW	Seattle	98107	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(206) 252-1300	285	18	16.0	18.6%	194 (68.1%)	14 (4.9%)	32 (11.2%)	9 (3.2%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	31 (10.9%)	92.7	75^th of 1160 public elementary schools	93.5%		96.2	35^th of 1168 public elementary schools	97.0%	40	79.3		79.3	71.4	79.6	83.0				77.8	76.8	74.4	73.1				74.8	97.9	97.9	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	97.9	100.0	100.0	100.0	$20,605	$1,001	$19,605
West Woodland Elementary School	Public	K-5	5601 4 Av NW	Seattle	98107	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(206) 252-1600	355	23	15.6	8.5%	245 (69.0%)	5 (1.4%)	24 (6.8%)	27 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	51 (14.4%)	96.3	29^th of 1160 public elementary schools	97.5%		95.6	40^th of 1168 public elementary schools	96.6%	11	80.7		80.7	89.4	87.1	83.9				86.8	91.0	85.7	70.5				82.7	93.1	98.3	96.6	96.6	96.6	96.6	96.6	96.6	94.8	96.6	$22,206	$886	$21,320
Daniel Bagley Elementary School	Public	K-5	7821 Stone Av N	Seattle	98103	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(206) 252-5110	337	23	14.9	25.5%	192 (57.0%)	20 (5.9%)	59 (17.5%)	21 (6.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	40 (11.9%)	91.5	92^nd of 1160 public elementary schools	92.1%		84.7	165^th of 1168 public elementary schools	85.9%	73	72.3		72.3	70.2	82.9	81.3				78.1	76.6	72.2	75.4				75.0	89.8	89.8	89.8	89.8	89.8	89.8	93.9	89.8	89.8	89.8	$23,787	$975	$22,812

Frequently Asked Questions about North Beach Elementary School

What district is North Beach Elementary School in?

Seattle School District No. 1

How many students attend North Beach Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 344 students attended North Beach Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of North Beach Elementary School attend?

Students who attend North Beach Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Whitman Middle School
High : Ingraham High School

Is North Beach Elementary School a good school?

North Beach Elementary School ranks 119^th of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of North Beach Elementary School?

Students at North Beach Elementary School are 68% White, 13% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 3% African American.

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