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Best Schools in Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA
Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA has 9 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,512 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Pioneer Square meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA
The top high schools in Pioneer Square, 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
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1222 Students
3. The Center School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 245 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 Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA
The top middle schools in Pioneer Square, 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. 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 Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA
The top elementary schools in Pioneer Square, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beacon Hill International School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 342 Students
2. Bailey Gatzert Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 346 Students
3. Lowell Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 331 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA has a total population of 4,306 with 7% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pioneer Square, 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 Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
323.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
50.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
272.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pioneer Square, 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 Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA
How many schools are in Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA?
Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA has 9 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,512 students in total.
How do schools in Pioneer Square perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Pioneer Square score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Pioneer Square meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pioneer Square?
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: 45%
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- Projected: 46%
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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 44%
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- Projected: 51%
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 48%
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- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations