The brief
The top-rated elementary schools in Seattle for 2026 are Frantz Coe Elementary School (9.7/10), B F Day Elementary School (9.7/10), and Greenwood Elementary School (9.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of 121 elementary schools with real test data included in this ranking. Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Seattle's elementary school landscape is one of the strongest in the Pacific Northwest. Across 80 ranked schools, the average composite score sits at 7.6 out of 10 — and 76% of schools clear the 7.0 mark, signaling broad, consistent quality rather than a few isolated standouts. Stevens Elementary School leads the field with a 9.7/10, followed closely by Hawthorne Elementary (9.6) and a cluster of schools at 9.5, including Dearborn Park International and Whittier Elementary. That tight grouping at the top means families have real options among high performers. The table below covers all 80 ranked schools and can be sorted by score, location, or other key metrics — giving you a direct way to compare schools against what matters most for your child.
Ranked by composite score; the tick is the score on the 1–10 axis.
- 19.7
- 29.7
- 39.7
- 49.6
- 59.6
- 69.6
- 79.5
- 89.5
- 99.4
- 109.4
All 121 ranked
Every ranked school on the axis, then the ledger.Top 25 of 121
Rating · students · student-teacher ratio · grades- 1Frantz Coe Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1students 447student-teacher ratio 17.2:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 2B F Day Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1students 414student-teacher ratio 15.9:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 3Greenwood Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1students 324student-teacher ratio 17.1:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 4Stevens Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1students 151student-teacher ratio 12.6:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 5Hawthorne Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1students 374student-teacher ratio 15.0:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 6Mcdonald International SchoolSeattle School District No. 1students 474student-teacher ratio 19.8:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 7Cascadia ElementarySeattle School District No. 1students 485student-teacher ratio 18.7:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 8Stephen Decatur Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1students 187student-teacher ratio 17.0:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 9Beacon Hill International SchoolSeattle School District No. 1students 347student-teacher ratio 13.9:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 10West Seattle Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1students 374student-teacher ratio 11.3:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 11Catharine Blaine K-8 SchoolSeattle School District No. 1students 436student-teacher ratio 18.2:1grades Kindergarten–8th
- 12Viewlands Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1students 267student-teacher ratio 15.7:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 13Magnolia Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1students 338student-teacher ratio 16.1:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 14Dearborn Park International SchoolSeattle School District No. 1students 326student-teacher ratio 14.2:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 15John Stanford International SchoolSeattle School District No. 1students 417student-teacher ratio 19.0:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 16Adams Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1students 302student-teacher ratio 18.9:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 17Alki Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1students 270student-teacher ratio 18.0:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 18Montlake Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1students 167student-teacher ratio 13.9:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 19James Baldwin Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1students 233student-teacher ratio 12.3:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 20Tops K-8 SchoolSeattle School District No. 1students 471student-teacher ratio 15.2:1grades Pre-K–8th
- 21Thurgood Marshall ElementarySeattle School District No. 1students 468student-teacher ratio 14.2:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 22Hazel Wolf K-8Seattle School District No. 1students 731student-teacher ratio 17.4:1grades Kindergarten–8th
- 23Genesee Hill ElementarySeattle School District No. 1students 477student-teacher ratio 17.7:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 24View Ridge Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1students 282student-teacher ratio 16.6:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 25Olympic Hills Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1students 485student-teacher ratio 14.3:1grades Pre-K–5th
Scores are based on 2024-25 data from the NCES Common Core of Data and Washington education department. Rankings are relative to all public elementary schools in Washington. Learn about our methodology.
The map
The top 25 pinned; open a pin for the campus.Campus by campus
What each of the top ten reports.- 1
Frantz Coe Elementary School
Seattle School District No. 1
447 students · 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 1% in Washington
- Academics
- 9.9
- Growth
- 9.8
- Environment
- 9.3
- 2
B F Day Elementary School
Seattle School District No. 1
414 students · 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 1% in Washington
- Academics
- 9.2
- Growth
- 9.9
- Environment
- 9.7
- 3
Greenwood Elementary School
Seattle School District No. 1
324 students · 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 1% in Washington
- Academics
- 9.5
- Growth
- 9.9
- Environment
- 9.3
- 4
Stevens Elementary School
Seattle School District No. 1
151 students · 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 1% in Washington
- Academics
- 9.7
- Growth
- 9.5
- Environment
- 9.6
- 5
Hawthorne Elementary School
Seattle School District No. 1
374 students · 15.0:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 1% in Washington
- Academics
- 9.3
- Growth
- 9.9
- Environment
- 9.5
- 6
Mcdonald International School
Seattle School District No. 1
474 students · 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 1% in Washington
- Academics
- 9.7
- Growth
- 9.8
- Environment
- 8.8
- 7
Cascadia Elementary
Seattle School District No. 1
485 students · 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 1% in Washington
- Academics
- 10.0
- Growth
- 9.3
- Environment
- 9.3
- 8
Stephen Decatur Elementary School
Seattle School District No. 1
187 students · 17.0:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 1% in Washington
- Academics
- 10.0
- Growth
- 9.2
- Environment
- 9.7
- 9
Beacon Hill International School
Seattle School District No. 1
347 students · 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 1% in Washington
- Academics
- 9.0
- Growth
- 9.4
- Environment
- 9.8
- 10
West Seattle Elementary School
Seattle School District No. 1
374 students · 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 1% in Washington
- Academics
- 8.8
- Growth
- 9.8
- Environment
- 9.5
Questions
What is the best elementary school in Seattle, Washington?
According to MySchoolScout's 2026 rankings, Frantz Coe Elementary School is the top-rated elementary school in Seattle with a composite score of 9.7/10. The score blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools — with equity shown as context, not scored.
How many elementary schools are in Seattle, Washington?
Seattle has 123 elementary schools. Of these, 121 have enough data for a full composite rating on MySchoolScout.
What is the average elementary school rating in Seattle?
Among 121 Seattle elementary schools with a composite score, the average is 7.6/10. Scores range from 1.0 (bottom of the state) to 10.0 (top 1% in Washington).
How does MySchoolScout rate elementary schools?
Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score that blends Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, with growth counting most in elementary and middle grades. Equity data is shown for context but not scored. All scores are computed within Washington, so schools are compared to peers in the same state. Data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments.
What is a good school rating on MySchoolScout?
A score of 7 or above means a school is in roughly the top 30% of its state. A 5 is average. Anything above 8 is exceptional. Our ratings are relative to other schools in Washington, not a national comparison, because each state has different testing standards.
How should I use this ranking?
Consider your child's learning style. Some children thrive in smaller settings (look for student-teacher ratios under 14:1), while others do well in larger, more social environments. The schools on this list range widely in size and approach.
Look beyond the composite score. A school ranked #15 might be the best fit if it excels in growth (improving student outcomes year over year) even if its raw academic score is lower. Click into individual school profiles to see the breakdown.
Visit your top choices. Walk the hallways during a school day. Watch how teachers interact with students. Ask about before- and after-school care, transportation, and parent involvement. These details matter more than any dataset.
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