For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 370 students in the neighborhood of Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA.
The top-ranked public school in Rainier Beach is Emerson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA public school have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
9709 60 Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7100
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA include Emerson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Rainier Beach, Seattle?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Rainier Beach, Seattle.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Rainier Beach, Seattle?
the neighborhood of Rainier Beach, Seattle public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).