Summary:
Zip code 98103 has six public schools serving approximately 4,580 students from elementary through high school, all part of Seattle School District No. 1, which ranks 45th among Washington districts. The area offers an especially strong group of secondary schools, while elementary-school performance varies more noticeably.
Lincoln High School is the standout, ranking third among Washington high schools and reporting 92.48% proficiency in English language arts, 76.89% in math, and 84.03% in science. Its 95.8% graduation rate and 1.7% dropout rate are also substantially better than district and state averages. The two middle schools are similarly impressive: Hamilton International Middle School ranks 12th statewide, while Robert Eagle Staff Middle School ranks 23rd. Hamilton leads Robert Eagle Staff in all three tested subjects, particularly math, but Robert Eagle Staff showed the largest year-over-year improvement in the group, with science proficiency rising more than 11 percentage points.
Among the elementary schools, B F Day Elementary School is the strongest current performer, ranking in the 91st percentile statewide and exceeding district averages in ELA, math, and science. Daniel Bagley Elementary School remains strong in ELA and math but experienced declines in all three subjects, especially science. Green Lake Elementary School has the lowest overall ranking, yet its science performance is excellent at 73.17%; its primary concern is ELA, where only 46.98% of students were proficient. Overall, families will find the strongest and most consistent results at the middle and high school levels, with greater differences among elementary options.
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