For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,383 students in 98144, WA (there are 6 private schools, serving 979 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 98144, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98144, WA are Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, Beacon Hill International School and Franklin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98144 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98144, WA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98144, WA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2401 S Irving St
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-2800
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Beacon Hill International School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2025 14 Av S
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-2700
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-2700
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Franklin High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3013 S Mt Baker Bv
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-6150
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-6150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,277 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2101 S Jackson St
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-2600
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-2600
Gr: 6-8 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Kimball Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3200 23 Av S
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-7280
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-7280
Gr: K-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3301 S Horton St
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-7400
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-7400
Gr: K-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 98144, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98144, WA include Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, Beacon Hill International School and Franklin High School.
How many public schools are located in 98144?
6 public schools are located in 98144.
What percentage of students in 98144 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 98144 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98144?
98144 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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