Home › Washington › Seattle
Best Schools in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA
South Lake Union, Seattle, WA has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,027 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in South Lake Union meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA
The top high schools in South Lake Union, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1653 Students
2. Garfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1642 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA
The top middle schools in South Lake Union, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mcclure Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 429 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 South Lake Union, Seattle, WA
The top elementary schools in South Lake Union, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John Hay Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 271 Students
2. Lowell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 331 Students
3. Spruce St School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spruce St School • Private • Grades KG - 5 • 106 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Lake Union, Seattle, WA has a total population of 13,380 with 9% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 77% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Lake Union, 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 South Lake Union, Seattle, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
63.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
57.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Lake Union, 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 South Lake Union, Seattle, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA
How many schools are in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA?
South Lake Union, Seattle, WA has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,027 students in total.
How do schools in South Lake Union perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in South Lake Union score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in South Lake Union meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Lake Union?
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 South Lake Union, Seattle, WA
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations