Best Public Schools in Zip Code 98125

Schools in ZIP code 98125 include eight public schools serving approximately 3,879 students from elementary through high school, all part of Seattle School District No. 1 in Seattle. The group includes five elementary or K–8 schools, one middle school, and two high schools. Overall performance varies considerably, but several schools rank well above state averages, particularly in science and middle-school achievement.

Jane Addams Middle School is the strongest all-around performer, ranking in the 93rd percentile with five stars. It leads the area in middle-school results, with 72.86% proficiency in English language arts, 64.53% in math, and 68.44% in science, while improving in all three subjects. Among elementary schools, Cedar Park Elementary School has the strongest academic profile, including area-leading results in ELA, math, and science. Its science proficiency is especially notable at 79.41%. Hazel Wolf K-8 is another strong option, ranking in the 89th percentile and exceeding district performance across its tested subjects.

At the high-school level, Nathan Hale High School ranks in the 86th percentile and performs well in ELA and science, though math is a relative weakness and its dropout rate is slightly above district and state rates. Middle College High School is much smaller, with 93 students, and its current ranking and ELA result are unavailable; its reported math proficiency is 33.33%. Among the elementary schools, John Rogers Elementary School has the lowest current ELA and math results, while Olympic Hills Elementary School also trails the area leaders. James Baldwin Elementary School stands out for improving rankings and math results, although its science performance declined.