Best High Schools in Columbia City, Seattle, WA

High schools
4
Students
2,269
Avg actual
31%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in Columbia City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Franklin High School

C

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1222 Students

2. Rainier Beach High School

D

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 818 Students

3. Rainier Valley Leadership Academy

F

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Rainier Valley Leadership Academy • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 145 Students

4. Interagency Open Doors

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 84 Students

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Best Middle Schools in Columbia City, Seattle, WA

Middle schools
3
Students
2,189
Avg actual
48%
Avg projected
39%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Columbia City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Mercer International Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 862 Students

2. Washington Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 555 Students

3. Aki Kurose Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 772 Students

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Best Elementary Schools in Columbia City, Seattle, WA

Elementary schools
8
Students
2,389
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
37%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Columbia City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Hawthorne Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 363 Students

2. Dearborn Park International School

B+

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 323 Students

3. Graham Hill Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 268 Students

4. Orca K-8 School

C

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 398 Students

5. Kimball Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 379 Students

6. John Muir Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 316 Students

7. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 267 Students

8. Seattle Nativity School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Seattle Nativity School • Private • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in Columbia City, Seattle, WA

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Columbia City, Seattle, WA has a total population of 14,846 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 62% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Columbia City, Seattle, WA

6,847

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

62%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Columbia City, Seattle, WA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

59.01 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

6.19 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

52.82 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbia City, Seattle, WA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbia City, Seattle, WA.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,142 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

79 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Columbia City, Seattle, WA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Columbia City, Seattle, WA

How many schools are in Columbia City, Seattle, WA?

Columbia City, Seattle, WA has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 6,847 students in total.

How do schools in Columbia City perform on state tests?

On average, 15 schools in Columbia City score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Columbia City meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Columbia City?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Columbia City, Seattle, WA

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  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 54%
  • Projected: 51%
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  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 47%
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Brighton, Seattle, WA

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 34%
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Atlantic, Seattle, WA

  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Mercer Heights, Mercer Island, WA

  • Actual: 77%
  • Projected: 66%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
South Park, Seattle, WA

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Leschi, Seattle, WA

  • Actual: 53%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
McGilvra, Mercer Island, WA

  • Actual: 76%
  • Projected: 67%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 28%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations