For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 254 students in the neighborhood of Brighton, Seattle, WA.
The top-ranked public school in Brighton is Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Brighton, 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 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in the neighborhood of Brighton, Seattle, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6725 45 Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6770
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6770
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Brighton, Seattle, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Brighton, Seattle, WA include Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Brighton, Seattle?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Brighton, Seattle.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Brighton, Seattle?
the neighborhood of Brighton, Seattle public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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