For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 296 students in the neighborhood of Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA.
The top ranked public charter school in Downtown Seattle is Summit 51±¬ÁÏ Sierra. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Washington public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Summit 51±¬ÁÏ Sierra
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 S King St
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 453-2520
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 453-2520
Grades: 9-12
| 221 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA?
The top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA include Summit 51±¬ÁÏ Sierra.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Seattle, Seattle?
1 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Seattle, Seattle.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown Seattle, Seattle?
the neighborhood of Downtown Seattle, Seattle public charter schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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