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Best Schools in 98136, WA
98136, WA has 10 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,543 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in 98136 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 98136, WA
The top high schools in 98136, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Seattle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1329 Students
2. Chief Sealth International High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1289 Students
Best Middle Schools in 98136, WA
The top middle schools in 98136, 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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 811 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 98136, WA
The top elementary schools in 98136, 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. Alki Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 296 Students
3. Fairmount Park Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 428 Students
4. Gatewood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 372 Students
5. Arbor Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 512 Students
6. Taproot School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taproot School • Private • Grades 1 - 5 • 6 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 98136, WA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
98136, WA has a total population of 16,462 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 67% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 98136, 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 98136, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
44.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
40.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98136, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98136, 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 98136, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 98136, WA
How many schools are in 98136, WA?
98136, WA has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,543 students in total.
How do schools in 98136 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 98136 score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in 98136 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98136?
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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