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Best Schools in Central District, Seattle, WA
Central District, Seattle, WA has 14 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 6,127 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Central District meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Central District, Seattle, WA
The top high schools in Central District, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nova High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 285 Students
2. Garfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1642 Students
3. Seattle World School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 179 Students
4. Interagency Detention School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 17 Students
Best Middle Schools in Central District, Seattle, WA
The top middle schools in Central District, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 555 Students
2. 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 Central District, Seattle, WA
The top elementary schools in Central District, 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. Leschi Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 275 Students
3. Madrona K-5 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 217 Students
4. Bailey Gatzert Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 346 Students
5. Lowell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 331 Students
6. Bright Water Waldorf School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bright Water Waldorf School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 66 Students
7. Seattle Classical Christian School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle Classical Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 155 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Central District, Seattle, WA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Central District, Seattle, WA has a total population of 18,111 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 69% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Central District, Seattle, 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 Central District, Seattle, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
80.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
73.11 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Central District, Seattle, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Central District, Seattle, 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 Central District, Seattle, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Central District, Seattle, WA
How many schools are in Central District, Seattle, WA?
Central District, Seattle, WA has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,127 students in total.
How do schools in Central District perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Central District score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Central District meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Central District?
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: 45%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 45%
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- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 48%
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- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 40%
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- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations