Best 98126 Washington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,498 students in 98126, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 288 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 98126, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98126, WA are Fairmount Park Elementary School, West Seattle Elementary School and Summit Public School Atlas. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98126 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98126, WA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98126, WA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairmount Park Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3800 Sw Findlay St
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-9290
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
West Seattle Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6760 34 Av Sw
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-9450
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Summit Public School Atlas
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9601 35th Avenue Sw
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 307-7645
Gr: 6-12 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Chief Sealth International High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2600 Sw Thistle
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-8550
Gr: 9-12 | 1,201 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
David T. Denny International Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2601 Sw Kenyon St
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-9000
Gr: 6-8 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Roxhill Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7740 34th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-9570
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 98126, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98126, WA include Fairmount Park Elementary School, West Seattle Elementary School and Summit Public School Atlas.
How many public schools are located in 98126?
6 public schools are located in 98126.
What percentage of students in 98126 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 98126 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98126?
98126 public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

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