For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,647 students in 98118, WA (there are 4 private schools, serving 113 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 98118, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98118, WA are Hawthorne Elementary School, Wing Luke Elementary School and Orca K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98118 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98118, WA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98118, WA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4100 39 Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7210
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7210
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #22.
Wing Luke Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3701 S Kenyon St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7630
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7630
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #33.
Orca K-8 School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5215 46 Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6900
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6900
Grades: K-8
| 398 students
Rank: #44.
Graham Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5149 S Graham St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7140
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7140
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Rank: #55.
Alan T. Sugiyama High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8601 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6600
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Rank: #66.
Dunlap Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4525 S Cloverdale St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7000
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #77.
South Shore Pk-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4800 S Henderson St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7600
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7600
Grades: PK-8
| 602 students
Rank: #88.
Rainier Beach High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8815 Seward Park Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6350
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6350
Grades: 9-12
| 818 students
Rank: #99.
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6725 45 Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6770
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6770
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
Rank: #1010.
Aki Kurose Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3928 S Graham St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7700
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7700
Grades: 6-8
| 772 students
Rank: #1111.
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6020 Rainier Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 659-0956
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 659-0956
Grades: 6-12
| 145 students
Rank: #1212.
Emerson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9709 60 Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7100
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: n/an/a
Interagency Open Doors
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3528 S. Ferdinand Street
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-0010
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-0010
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
98118, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
African American Academy K-8 (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
8311 Beacon Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6650
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6650
Grades: K-8
| 353 students
5215 46 Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7560
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7560
Grades: K-5
| 231 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98118, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98118, WA include Hawthorne Elementary School, Wing Luke Elementary School and Orca K-8 School.
How many public schools are located in 98118?
13 public schools are located in 98118.
What percentage of students in 98118 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 98118 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98118?
98118 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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