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Best Schools in Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA
Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA has 13 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 6,907 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Rainier Beach meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA
The top high schools in Rainier Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Renton Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Renton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1229 Students
2. Rainier Beach High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 818 Students
3. Alan T. Sugiyama High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 31 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA
The top middle schools in Rainier Beach, 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. Aki Kurose Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 772 Students
3. Dimmitt Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Renton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 664 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA
The top elementary schools in Rainier Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rising Star Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 330 Students
2. South Shore Pk-8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 602 Students
3. Lakeridge Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Renton School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 358 Students
4. Dunlap Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 290 Students
5. Bryn Mawr Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Renton School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 384 Students
6. Rainier View Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 239 Students
7. Emerson Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 328 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA has a total population of 18,613 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rainier Beach, 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 Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
56.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
51.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rainier Beach, 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 Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA
How many schools are in Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA?
Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,907 students in total.
How do schools in Rainier Beach perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Rainier Beach score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Rainier Beach meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rainier Beach?
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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