Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 98103

ZIP code 98103 has three elementary schools—B F Day Elementary School, Green Lake Elementary School, and Daniel Bagley Elementary School—all part of Seattle School District No. 1; B F Day and Green Lake serve prekindergarten through fifth grade, while Daniel Bagley serves kindergarten through fifth grade.

For families seeking the strongest overall academic results, B F Day stands out. It ranks in the 91st statewide percentile, has a five-star rating, and leads the area in English language arts (75.89%) while also posting strong math (68.89%) and science (72%) results. Its performance exceeds district averages in all three subjects and is relatively consistent across grade levels. Daniel Bagley is another strong option, ranking in the 86th statewide percentile and leading the local schools in math, with 71.94% proficiency overall and especially strong third-grade results. It also performs above the district average in English language arts, although its science proficiency is lower than the district average.

Green Lake has a more mixed academic profile. It leads the three schools in science, with 73.17% proficiency, and improved substantially in that subject compared with the prior year. However, its English language arts proficiency is 46.98%, well below both the district average and the results at B F Day and Daniel Bagley; its math proficiency is also somewhat lower. Green Lake has the smallest student–teacher ratio and the highest reported per-student spending, while B F Day has the lowest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Across the ZIP code, the schools vary considerably, so parents may wish to weigh overall performance, subject-specific strengths, grade-level results, and each school’s individual student needs when comparing options.