John Stanford International School is an elementary school located in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, United States. It serves grades K-5 in the Seattle School District and offers a dual-immersion program in Japanese and Spanish that is available to all students.
Serving 422 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Stanford International School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 92% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Stanford International School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
John Stanford International School's student population of 422 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
422 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1891
School Rankings
John Stanford International School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Stanford International School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#15 out of 2088 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
9%
Hispanic
25%
27%
Black
1%
5%
White
41%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
22%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Stars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Stanford International School's ranking?
John Stanford International School is ranked #15 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are John Stanford International School often compared to?
John Stanford International Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcdonald International School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
92% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend John Stanford International School?
422 students attend John Stanford International School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of John Stanford International School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Stanford International School?
John Stanford International School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does John Stanford International School offer ?
John Stanford International School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Stanford International School part of?
John Stanford International School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
In what neighborhood is John Stanford International School located?
John Stanford International School is located in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 3 other public schools located in Wallingford.
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