Hawthorne Elementary School

Hawthorne Elementary School serves 374 students in grades PK through 5 in Seattle, Washington. It operates as a regular public school with a student-teacher ratio of 15.0 to 1, keeping class sizes manageable and giving teachers more direct contact with each child. Hawthorne's academic performance places it among the top public schools in the state.

It ranks 4th out of 1,202 elementary schools in Washington and 2nd out of 89 schools in Seattle — a level of consistency that reflects strong instruction across grade levels. The school's composite score of 9.6 out of 10, rated Exceptional, is driven by a 9.9 growth score that signals students are making measurable academic progress year over year, not just arriving with advantages. Statewide, Hawthorne ranks 4th out of 2,225 public schools in Washington, outperforming 100 percent of schools across the state.

That figure covers every school type and grade configuration, making Hawthorne's position at the top of that list significant for families weighing elementary options in Seattle. Parents evaluating schools on academic outcomes will find Hawthorne's data hard to overlook — its growth numbers in particular suggest the school is actively moving students forward regardless of where they start.