Summary:
ZIP code 98108 has four public elementary schools serving grades PK–5 or K–5, all operated by Seattle School District No. 1, with enrollment ranging from 268 to 401 students. The schools offer very different academic experiences despite sharing the same district and neighborhood. The district itself ranks well statewide, but families should compare individual schools rather than rely only on the district reputation.
Maple Elementary School is the strongest all-around option based on current results, ranking in the 73rd Washington percentile with four stars. It leads the area in ELA and science and is nearly the top school in math, performing above state averages in all three subjects. Its recent scores declined, however, so families may want to ask about current improvement efforts. Dearborn Park International School has the area’s strongest math performance, including excellent third- and fourth-grade results, but its ELA and science scores are considerably weaker. It ranks in the 69th percentile and also declined from the prior year.
Rising Star Elementary School ranks in the 56th percentile and serves the highest reported share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. It has the lowest student-teacher ratio, the highest spending per student, and improving math and science results, although it remains below district averages in every subject. Concord International School is the clear academic outlier, ranking in the 5th percentile with substantially lower ELA, math, and science scores than the other schools. Its results improved modestly, but it continues to face the greatest academic challenges. Overall, Maple leads on current performance, Dearborn stands out in math, Rising Star shows encouraging momentum, and Concord needs the most support.
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