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Best 98118 Washington Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,654 students in 98118, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98118, WA are Hawthorne Elementary School, Wing Luke Elementary School and Orca K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98118 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98118, WA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98118, WA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4100 39 Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7210
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Wing Luke Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3701 S Kenyon St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7630
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Orca K-8 School
Alternative School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5215 46 Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6900
Gr: K-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Graham Hill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5149 S Graham St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7140
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Dunlap Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4525 S Cloverdale St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
South Shore Pk-8 School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4800 S Henderson St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7600
Gr: PK-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
Aki Kurose Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3928 S Graham St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7700
Gr: 6-8 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #88.
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6725 45 Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6770
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9709 60 Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6020 Rainier Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 659-0956
Gr: 6-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 98118 Washington

98118, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
African American Academy K-8 (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
8311 Beacon Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6650
Gr: K-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Whitworth Elementary School (Closed 2008)
5215 46 Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7560
Gr: K-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 98118, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98118, WA include Hawthorne Elementary School, Wing Luke Elementary School and Orca K-8 School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98118?
10 public elementary schools are located in 98118.
What is the racial composition of students in 98118?
98118 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

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