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Best Schools in 98144, WA
98144, WA has 20 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 15 elementary) serving 8,396 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in 98144 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 98144, WA
The top high schools in 98144, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Garfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1642 Students
2. Franklin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1222 Students
Best Middle Schools in 98144, WA
The top middle schools in 98144, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mercer International Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 862 Students
2. Washington Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 555 Students
3. Edmonds S. Meany Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 505 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 98144, WA
The top elementary schools in 98144, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thurgood Marshall Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 473 Students
2. Maple Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 434 Students
3. Beacon Hill International School
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Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 342 Students
4. Leschi Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 275 Students
5. Kimball Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 379 Students
6. John Muir Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 316 Students
7. Bailey Gatzert Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 346 Students
8. Hamlin Robinson School
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Projected Test Scores
Hamlin Robinson School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 333 Students
9. Bright Water Waldorf School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bright Water Waldorf School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 66 Students
10. Seattle School For Boys
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Projected Test Scores
Seattle School For Boys • Private • Grades 6 - 8 • 49 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 98144, WA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
98144, WA has a total population of 32,203 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 62% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 98144, 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 98144, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
86.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
79.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98144, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98144, 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 98144, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 98144, WA
How many schools are in 98144, WA?
98144, WA has 20 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 8,396 students in total.
How do schools in 98144 perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in 98144 score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in 98144 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98144?
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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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations