For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,310 students in 98126, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98126, WA are Fairmount Park Elementary School, West Seattle Elementary School and Summit Public School Atlas. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98126 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98126, WA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98126, WA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairmount Park Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3800 Sw Findlay St
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-9290
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-9290
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
West Seattle Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6760 34 Av Sw
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-9450
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-9450
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Summit Public School Atlas
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9601 35th Avenue Sw
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 307-7645
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 307-7645
Gr: 6-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
David T. Denny International Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Sw Kenyon St
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-9000
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-9000
Gr: 6-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Roxhill Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7740 34th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-9570
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-9570
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 98126, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98126, WA include Fairmount Park Elementary School, West Seattle Elementary School and Summit Public School Atlas.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98126?
5 public elementary schools are located in 98126.
What is the racial composition of students in 98126?
98126 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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