Whittier Elementary School

Whittier Elementary School is a public elementary school in Seattle, Washington, serving 342 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. It earns a composite score of 9.5 out of 10, rated Exceptional, with academic and growth scores of 9.4 and 9.8 respectively. The numbers place Whittier in rare company.

It ranks 8th out of 2,225 public schools statewide and 4th out of 89 schools in Seattle, outperforming every other public school in Washington on combined metrics. Among Washington elementary schools specifically, it places 8th out of 1,202. That consistency across multiple measures signals a school firing on all cylinders, not just strong in one area.

A student-teacher ratio of 15.5 to 1 keeps class sizes manageable, giving teachers room to work closely with individual students. That access likely contributes to the school's standout growth score of 9.8 — meaning students here gain more academic ground year over year than peers at nearly every comparable school in the state. For Seattle families weighing elementary options, Whittier's combination of top-tier academic performance and exceptional student growth sets a high bar.

It's a school where the data, not just the reputation, makes the case.