For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,586 students in 98126, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 211 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 98126, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 98126, WA are Fairmount Park Elementary School, West Seattle Elementary School and Summit Public School: Atlas. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98126 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 59% statewide average). Schools in 98126, WA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98126, WA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairmount Park Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3800 Sw Findlay St
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-9290
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-9290
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #22.
West Seattle Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6760 34 Av Sw
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-9450
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-9450
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #33.
Summit Public School: Atlas
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9601 35th Avenue Sw
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 307-7645
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 307-7645
Grades: 6-12
| 461 students
Rank: #44.
Chief Sealth International High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2600 Sw Thistle
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-8550
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-8550
Grades: 9-12
| 1,195 students
Rank: #55.
David T. Denny International Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Sw Kenyon St
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-9000
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-9000
Grades: 6-8
| 856 students
Rank: #66.
Roxhill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7740 34th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-9570
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-9570
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98126, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98126, WA include Fairmount Park Elementary School, West Seattle Elementary School and Summit Public School: Atlas.
How many public schools are located in 98126, WA?
6 public schools are located in 98126, WA.
What percentage of students in 98126, WA go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 98126, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98126, WA?
98126, WA public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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