For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,948 students in the neighborhood of Wallingford, Seattle, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in Wallingford are John Stanford International School, Mcdonald International School and Lincoln High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Wallingford, Seattle, WA public schools 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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Wallingford, Seattle, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Stanford International School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4057 5 Av Ne
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 252-6080
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 252-6080
Gr: K-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Mcdonald International School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
144 Ne 54th St
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 252-2900
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 252-2900
Gr: K-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4400 Interlake Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 413-2500
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 413-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,770 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Hamilton International Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1610 N 41 St
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 252-5810
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 252-5810
Gr: 6-8 | 983 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Wallingford, Seattle, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Wallingford, Seattle, WA include John Stanford International School, Mcdonald International School and Lincoln High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood ofllingford, Seattle?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood ofllingford, Seattle.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood ofllingford, Seattle?
the neighborhood ofllingford, Seattle public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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