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Best Schools in 98121, WA
98121, WA has 10 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,076 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in 98121 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 98121, WA
The top high schools in 98121, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Garfield High School
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Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1642 Students
2. The Center School
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Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 245 Students
Best Middle Schools in 98121, WA
The top middle schools in 98121, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Madison Middle School
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Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 981 Students
2. Mcclure Middle School
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Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 429 Students
3. Edmonds S. Meany Middle School
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Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 505 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 98121, WA
The top elementary schools in 98121, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lafayette Elementary School
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Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 476 Students
2. John Hay Elementary School
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Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 271 Students
3. Lowell Elementary School
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Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 331 Students
4. Spruce St School
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Spruce St School • Private • Grades KG - 5 • 106 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 98121, WA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
98121, WA has a total population of 20,777 with 8% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 78% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 98121, 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 98121, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
85.51 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.10 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
75.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98121, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98121, 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 98121, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 98121, WA
How many schools are in 98121, WA?
98121, WA has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,076 students in total.
How do schools in 98121 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 98121 score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in 98121 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98121?
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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