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Shoreline School District

18560 1st Ave Ne
Shoreline, WA 98155-2118
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Shoreline School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 9,612 students in Shoreline School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
51±¬ÁÏs in Shoreline School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
18 Schools
2,565 Schools
# Students
9,612 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
475 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Shoreline School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#19 out of 307 school districts
(Top 10%)
60%
41%
68%
53%
67%
49%
92%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
12%
9%
% Hispanic
16%
26%
% Black
9%
5%
% White
49%
48%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,594 is higher than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,164 is higher than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$208 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$194 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,594
$18,796
Spending / Student
$20,164
$19,246

Best Shoreline School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Home Education Exchange
Alternative School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2800 Ne 200th
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 418-3388
Gr: K-8 | 125 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Meridian Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17077 Meridian Avenue N.
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 393-4251
Gr: K-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Cascade K-8 Community School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2800 Ne 200th
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4180
Gr: K-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Parkwood Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1815 N. 155th Street
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 393-4150
Gr: K-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Melvin G Syre Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19545 12th Avenue N.w.
Seattle, WA 98177
(206) 393-4165
Gr: K-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Shorewood High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17300 Fremont Avenue N.
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 393-4372
Gr: 9-12 | 1,555 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Highland Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 N. 160th Street
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 393-4341
Gr: K-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Lake Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18500 37th Avenue N.e.
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4130
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #99.
Shorecrest High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15343 25th Avenue N.e.
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4286
Gr: 9-12 | 1,527 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1010.
Briarcrest Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2715 N.e. 158th Street
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4170
Gr: K-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1111.
Kellogg Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16045 25th Avenue N.e.
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4783
Gr: 6-8 | 1,002 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1212.
Albert Einstein Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
19343 3rd Avenue N.w.
Seattle, WA 98177
(206) 393-4730
Gr: 6-8 | 994 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1313.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17447 37th Avenue N.e.
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4140
Gr: K-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1414.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16516 10th Avenue N.e.
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4272
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1515.
Echo Lake Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19345 Wallingford Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 393-4338
Gr: K-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1616.
Handicapped Contractual Services
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
18560 1st Avenue N.e.
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4238
Gr: PK-12 | 108 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Edwin Pratt Learning Center
Magnet School
1900 N 170th St
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 393-4350
Gr: PK | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
15230 15th N.e.
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 361-3033
Gr: K-12 | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Shoreline School District?
Shoreline School District manages 18 public schools serving 9,612 students.
What is the rank of Shoreline School District?
Shoreline School District is ranked #19 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shoreline School District?
49% of Shoreline School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shoreline School District?
Shoreline School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Shoreline School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,164 is higher than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 18 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 9,612 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 92% (Top 5% in WA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60% (Top 5%)
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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