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Best Schools in Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA
Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA has 20 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 7 elementary) serving 12,056 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Downtown Seattle meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA
The top high schools in Downtown Seattle, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bellevue High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellevue School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1517 Students
2. Garfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1642 Students
3. Sammamish Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellevue School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1275 Students
4. Franklin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1222 Students
5. The Center School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 245 Students
6. 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 Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA
The top middle schools in Downtown Seattle, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Odle Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellevue School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 873 Students
2. Mcclure Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 429 Students
3. Chinook Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellevue School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 814 Students
4. Mercer International Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 862 Students
5. 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 Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA
The top elementary schools in Downtown Seattle, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Medina Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellevue School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 449 Students
2. Clyde Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellevue School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students
3. Enatai Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellevue School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 433 Students
4. Beacon Hill International School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 342 Students
5. John Hay Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 271 Students
6. Bailey Gatzert Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 346 Students
7. Lowell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 331 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA has a total population of 34,649 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 76% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Downtown Seattle, 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 Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
163.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
13.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
149.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown Seattle, 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 Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA
How many schools are in Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA?
Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA has 20 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 12,056 students in total.
How do schools in Downtown Seattle perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Downtown Seattle score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Downtown Seattle meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown Seattle?
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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- Projected: 47%
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