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Best Schools in 98117, WA
98117, WA has 16 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 11 elementary) serving 8,752 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in 98117 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 98117, WA
The top high schools in 98117, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ballard High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1590 Students
2. Ingraham High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1452 Students
Best Middle Schools in 98117, WA
The top middle schools in 98117, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hamilton International Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 928 Students
2. Whitman Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 679 Students
3. Robert Eagle Staff Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 676 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 98117, WA
The top elementary schools in 98117, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Greenwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 337 Students
2. West Woodland Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 395 Students
3. Whittier Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 362 Students
4. Adams Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 318 Students
5. Salmon Bay K-8 School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 657 Students
6. North Beach Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 344 Students
7. Loyal Heights Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 502 Students
8. Viewlands Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 273 Students
9. Licton Springs K-8
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Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 109 Students
10. Matheia School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Matheia School • Private • Grades KG - 5 • 41 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 98117, WA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
98117, WA has a total population of 35,735 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 74% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 98117, WA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 98117, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
45.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
41.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98117, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98117, WA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 98117, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 98117, WA
How many schools are in 98117, WA?
98117, WA has 16 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 8,752 students in total.
How do schools in 98117 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 98117 score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in 98117 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98117?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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