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Best Schools in 98126, WA
98126, WA has 18 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 10,475 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in 98126 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 98126, WA
The top high schools in 98126, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Seattle High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1329 Students
2. Summit Public School: Atlas
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Summit Public School: Atlas • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 458 Students
3. Chief Sealth International High School
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Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1289 Students
4. Evergreen High School
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Projected Test Scores
Highline School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1036 Students
Best Middle Schools in 98126, WA
The top middle schools in 98126, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Madison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 981 Students
2. David T. Denny International Middle School
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Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 811 Students
3. Cascade Middle School
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Highline School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 683 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 98126, WA
The top elementary schools in 98126, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Genesee Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 519 Students
2. Lafayette Elementary School
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Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 476 Students
3. Fairmount Park Elementary School
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Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 428 Students
4. Gatewood Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 372 Students
5. Arbor Heights Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 512 Students
6. Shorewood Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Highline School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 458 Students
7. West Seattle Elementary School
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Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 381 Students
8. Roxhill Elementary School
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Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 281 Students
9. Explorer West Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Explorer West Middle School • Private • Grades 6 - 8 • 100 Students
10. Our Lady Of Guadalupe School
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Our Lady Of Guadalupe School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 234 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 98126, WA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
98126, WA has a total population of 24,610 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 98126, 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 98126, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
53.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
48.93 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98126, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98126, 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 98126, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 98126, WA
How many schools are in 98126, WA?
98126, WA has 18 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 10,475 students in total.
How do schools in 98126 perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in 98126 score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in 98126 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98126?
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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