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Best Schools in West Seattle, Seattle, WA
West Seattle, Seattle, WA has 13 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 7,745 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in West Seattle exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West Seattle, Seattle, WA
The top high schools in West Seattle, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Seattle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1329 Students
2. Chief Sealth International High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1289 Students
Best Middle Schools in West Seattle, Seattle, WA
The top middle schools in West Seattle, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Madison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 981 Students
2. David T. Denny International Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 811 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West Seattle, Seattle, WA
The top elementary schools in West Seattle, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Genesee Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 519 Students
2. Alki Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 296 Students
3. Lafayette Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 476 Students
4. Fairmount Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 428 Students
5. Gatewood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 372 Students
6. Arbor Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 512 Students
7. Holy Rosary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holy Rosary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 494 Students
8. Hope Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hope Lutheran School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 169 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West Seattle, Seattle, WA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West Seattle, Seattle, WA has a total population of 24,897 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 67% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West 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 West 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
48.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
44.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Seattle, Seattle, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West 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 West Seattle, Seattle, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West Seattle, Seattle, WA
How many schools are in West Seattle, Seattle, WA?
West Seattle, Seattle, WA has 13 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 7,745 students in total.
How do schools in West Seattle perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in West Seattle score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in West Seattle exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West 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: 59%
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