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Seattle School District No. 1

2445 3rd Ave S
Seattle, WA 98134-1165
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Seattle School District No. 1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 108 public schools serving 50,773 students in Seattle School District No. 1. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Seattle School District No. 1 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
108 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
50,773 Students
1,096,569 Students
# Teachers
3,027 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Seattle School District No. 1, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#24 out of 307 school districts
(Top 10%)
57%
41%
67%
53%
61%
49%
88%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.74
0.69
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
12%
9%
% Hispanic
15%
27%
% Black
14%
5%
% White
44%
47%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,663 is higher than the state median of $18,891. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,948 is higher than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$1,303 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$1,114 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,663
$18,891
Spending / Student
$21,948
$19,344

Best Seattle School District No. 1 Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cascadia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1700 N 90th Street
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5914
Gr: K-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Stephen Decatur Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7711 43rd Ave Ne
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-3230
Gr: K-5 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
John Stanford International School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4057 5 Av Ne
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 252-6080
Gr: K-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Frantz Coe Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2424 7 Av W
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 252-2000
Gr: K-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
View Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7047 50 Av Ne
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Wedgwood Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2720 Ne 85 St
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5670
Gr: K-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Bryant Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3311 Ne 60 St
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5200
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Mcdonald International School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
144 Ne 54th St
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 252-2900
Gr: K-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #99.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4400 Interlake Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 413-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,770 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1010.
Lawton Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4000 27 Av W
Seattle, WA 98199
(206) 252-2130
Gr: K-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1111.
West Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5601 4 Av Nw
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 252-1600
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1212.
Ballard High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1418 Nw 65 St
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,697 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6110 28 Av Nw
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 252-1300
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Alki Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3010 59 Av Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 252-9050
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
144 Nw 80 St
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Montlake Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2409 22 Av E
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 252-3300
Gr: K-5 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1717.
Catharine Blaine K-8 School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2550 34 Av W
Seattle, WA 98199
(206) 252-1920
Gr: K-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1818.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1320 Nw 75 St
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1650
Gr: K-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Mcgilvra Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1617 38 Av E
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 252-3160
Gr: K-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
North Beach Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9018 24 Av Nw
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1510
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2121.
Hamilton International Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1610 N 41 St
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 252-5810
Gr: 6-8 | 983 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2222.
Roosevelt High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1410 Ne 66 St
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-4810
Gr: 9-12 | 1,542 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2323.
Daniel Bagley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7821 Stone Av N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 252-5110
Gr: K-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2424.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3429 45th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 252-9200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,017 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2525.
Genesee Hill Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5013 Sw Dakota Street
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 252-9700
Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2626.
Thornton Creek Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7712 40th Ave Ne
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2727.
Eckstein Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3003 Ne 75 St
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5010
Gr: 6-8 | 1,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2828.
Whitman Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9201 15 Av Nw
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1200
Gr: 6-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2929.
B F Day Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3921 Linden Av N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 252-6010
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3030.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2401 S Irving St
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3131.
John Hay Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 Garfield St
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 252-2100
Gr: K-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3232.
Loyal Heights Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
520 Ne Ravenna Blvd
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-1500
Gr: K-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #3333.
West Seattle High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3000 California Av Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 252-8800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,479 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
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 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Hazel Wolf K-8
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11530 12th Ave. Ne
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 252-4500
Gr: K-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Seattle School District No. 1?
Seattle School District No. 1 manages 108 public schools serving 50,773 students.
What is the rank of Seattle School District No. 1?
Seattle School District No. 1 is ranked #22 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Seattle School District No. 1?
44% of Seattle School District No. 1 students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Seattle School District No. 1?
Seattle School District No. 1 has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Seattle School District No. 1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,948 is higher than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 108 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 50,773 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : 88% (Top 30% in WA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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