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Best 98146 Washington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,342 students in 98146, WA (there are 5 private schools, serving 968 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 98146, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98146, WA are Arbor Heights Elementary School, Shorewood Elementary School and Evergreen High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98146 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98146, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98146, WA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arbor Heights Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3701 Sw 104th Street
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 252-9250
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Shorewood Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2725 Sw 116th St
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Evergreen High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
830 Sw 116th St
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-6150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,080 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Highline Open Doors 1418
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
614 Sw 120th Street
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 709-0335
Gr: 9-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Career Link
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6000 16th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-7630
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #66.
White Center Heights Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10015 6th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Mount View Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10811 12th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Cascade Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11212 10th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Hazel Valley Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
402 Sw 132nd St
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway To College
Alternative School
614 Sw 120th Street
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-7774
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest Youth And Family Services
4555 Delridge Way Sw
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 937-7680
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 98146, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98146, WA include Arbor Heights Elementary School, Shorewood Elementary School and Evergreen High School.
How many public schools are located in 98146?
11 public schools are located in 98146.
What percentage of students in 98146 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 98146 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98146?
98146 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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