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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 98117


Summary:

The 98117 zip code in Seattle's Ballard and Greenwood neighborhoods is served by seven public schools in the Seattle School District No. 1, including five elementary/K-8 schools, one middle school, and one high school, collectively educating over 4,000 students.

This area is characterized by a cluster of high-performing schools, with Greenwood Elementary School and Whitman Middle School consistently ranking in the top 10% of the state. Ballard High School completes this strong pathway with a 91.3% graduation rate. Most schools here significantly outperform district and state averages in English, math, and science, with student performance generally improving through the grades.

However, Licton Springs K-8 is a notable outlier, with proficiency rates roughly half the district average and a much higher rate of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch. This disparity exists despite Licton Springs having the highest per-student spending and lowest student-teacher ratio in the group. Overall, the zip code offers a very strong public education, with the majority of its schools performing in the top 15% statewide.








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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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