For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 839 students in 98102, WA (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,260 private students). 38% of all K-12 students in 98102, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98102, WA are Tops K-8 School and Lowell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98102 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98102, WA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98102, WA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tops K-8 School
Alternative School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2500 Franklin Av E
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 252-3510
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 252-3510
Gr: PK-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1058 E Mercer St
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 252-3020
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 252-3020
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 98102, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98102, WA include Tops K-8 School and Lowell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98102?
2 public schools are located in 98102.
What percentage of students in 98102 go to public school?
38% of all K-12 students in 98102 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98102?
98102 public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.