For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,088 students in 98122, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98122, WA are Madrona K-5 School, Interagency Detention School and Seattle World School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98122 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98122, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98122, WA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madrona K-5 School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1121 33 Av
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-3100
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-3100
Grades: K-5
| 219 students
Rank: #22.
Interagency Detention School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1211 E Alder Ms 1-f
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 205-9422
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 205-9422
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Rank: #33.
Seattle World School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 East Union St.
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-2200
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-2200
Grades: 6-12
| 185 students
Rank: #44.
Leschi Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135 32 Av
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-2950
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-2950
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #55.
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 E Yesler Wy
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-2810
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-2810
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
98122, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Childhaven Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
302 Broadway Av
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-0838
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-0838
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
First Place Scholars Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
170 20th
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-6715
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-6715
Grades: K-5
| 106 students
Interagency King C W T Career Dev High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2410 E Cherry St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-6816
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-6816
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Interagency Mercer Street High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2410 E Cherry St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 721-4370
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 721-4370
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Interagency New Holly High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2410 E Cherry St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-6816
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-6816
Grades: 10-12
| 12 students
Interagency United Indians (ii-wa High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2410 E Cherry St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 721-4370
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 721-4370
Grades: 10-11
| 2 students
Interagency Youth Build High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2410 E Cherry St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 721-4370
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 721-4370
Grades: 10-12
| 15 students
Seattle Central Community Coll
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 587-3893
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 587-3893
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Seahawks Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
810 18 Av
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 720-3492
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 720-3492
Grades: 6-8
| 36 students
1700 E Union St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-3230
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-3230
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 98122, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98122, WA include Madrona K-5 School, Interagency Detention School and Seattle World School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98122?
5 public elementary schools are located in 98122.
What is the racial composition of students in 98122?
98122 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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