Montlake Elementary School

Montlake Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth grade in Seattle, Washington, enrolling 167 students across its six grade levels. The school earns a composite score of 9.1/10 — rated "Exceptional" — with a standout 9.4 academic score and an 8.5 growth score that reflects consistent, measurable gains from one year to the next. A student-teacher ratio of 13.9-to-1 keeps class sizes small, giving each student regular access to direct instruction.

The numbers place Montlake at the top tier of Washington's public schools. It ranks 19th out of 123 public schools in Seattle and outperforms 96% of public schools statewide — landing at 90th among 2,225 Washington schools overall, and 87th among 1,202 elementary schools across the state. For a non-selective school, that standing is notable.

Montlake is a regular public school, open to all students without selective admissions criteria. Parents comparing elementary options in Seattle will find few schools that combine this level of academic performance with strong growth metrics and a low student-teacher ratio. The data puts it among the most consistently high-performing elementary schools in the city.

With an enrollment of 167 students, Montlake Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.