For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,297 students in 98126, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98126, WA are Fairmount Park Elementary School, West Seattle Elementary School and Summit 51±¬ÁÏ 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 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98126, WA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
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 | 392 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 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Summit 51±¬ÁÏ 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 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 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 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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 | 273 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 51±¬ÁÏ 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 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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