Best Public Schools in Zip Code 98106

Summary:

The 98106 zip code area of Seattle, Washington is home to 4 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 8th grade. These schools include Louisa Boren STEM K-8, Pathfinder K-8 School, Highland Park Elementary School, and Sanislo Elementary School. The data reveals a diverse educational landscape, with some schools excelling academically while others face greater challenges.

Pathfinder K-8 School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking in the top 20% of Washington elementary schools and outperforming the Seattle School District and state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science proficiency. In contrast, Highland Park Elementary School and Sanislo Elementary School struggle the most, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages. The data suggests a correlation between school performance and student demographics, with higher-performing schools tending to have a larger proportion of White students and lower percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients.

Louisa Boren STEM K-8 also stands out, with its STEM-focused curriculum contributing to strong performance in Math and Science. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.4 may also be a factor in its academic success. Overall, the analysis highlights the diverse educational landscape within the 98106 zip code, with some schools excelling and others facing challenges. Further investigation into the specific practices and policies of the standout schools could provide valuable insights for improving educational outcomes across the district.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WCAS Science (2024)				SBAC English Language Arts (2024)								SBAC Math (2024)								% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 10th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math 10th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Career Link	Public	9-12	6000 16th Ave SW	Seattle	98106	King County	Highline School District	No	No	No	No	(206) 631-7630	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Southwest Youth and Family Services	Public	9-12	4555 Delridge Way SW	Seattle	98106	King County	Highline School District	No	No	No	No	(206) 937-7680	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Pathfinder K-8 School	Public	K-8	1901 SW Genesee St	Seattle	98106	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(206) 252-9710	448	30	15.1	15.8%	284 (63.4%)	21 (4.7%)	59 (13.2%)	20 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	56 (12.5%)	83.2	187^th of 1168 public elementary schools	84.0%		77.6	250^th of 1169 public elementary schools	78.6%	63	78.0	68.6		74.1	74.5	77.8	82.7	60.0	45.7	71.4		68.6	67.4	56.4	58.3	51.1	30.2	50.0		52.7	95.7	95.7	97.9	97.9	97.9	97.9	95.7	97.9	97.9	97.9	$22,779	$1,455	$21,324
Chief Sealth International High School	Public	9-12	2600 SW Thistle	Seattle	98106	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(206) 252-8550	1,201	66	18.1	55.9%	290 (24.1%)	267 (22.2%)	316 (26.3%)	163 (13.6%)	13 (1.1%)	19 (1.6%)	121 (10.1%)	27.2	331^st of 437 public high schools	24.3%		34.8	289^th of 442 public high schools	34.6%	42			30.1	30.1							55.6	55.6							22.6	22.6											$21,426	$1,494	$19,933
Highland Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1012 SW Trenton St	Seattle	98106	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 252-8240	283	20	14.0	56.2%	82 (29.0%)	49 (17.3%)	90 (31.8%)	30 (10.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	28 (9.9%)	31.4	804^th of 1168 public elementary schools	31.2%		34	778^th of 1169 public elementary schools	33.4%	26	48.0			48.0	36.6	35.1	46.0					39.8	40.5	40.5	34.0					38.0	86.4	86.4	90.9	90.9	90.9	86.4	93.2	90.9	86.4	86.4	$24,071	$3,069	$21,002
Sanislo Elementary School	Public	K-5	1812 SW Myrtle St	Seattle	98106	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 252-8380	171	15	11.7	74.3%	36 (21.1%)	40 (23.4%)	39 (22.8%)	23 (13.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (17.5%)	21.7	941^st of 1168 public elementary schools	19.4%		25.9	898^th of 1169 public elementary schools	23.2%	43	37.9			37.9	30.4	38.7	48.3					39.8	21.7	35.5	20.7					26.5	80.8	80.8	80.8	80.8	80.8	80.8	92.3	80.8	80.8	80.8	$29,822	$2,524	$27,298
David T. Denny International Middle School	Public	6-8	2601 SW Kenyon St	Seattle	98106	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 252-9000	713	49	14.4	59.7%	183 (25.7%)	139 (19.5%)	189 (26.5%)	99 (13.9%)	5 (0.7%)	8 (1.1%)	86 (12.1%)	34	343^rd of 535 public middle schools	35.9%		34.1	343^rd of 539 public middle schools	36.4%			24.7		24.7				46.5	41.3	40.0		42.5				34.3	29.9	32.8		32.3											$21,410	$1,664	$19,747
Louisa Boren STEM K-8	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	5950 Delridge Way SW	Seattle	98106	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	Yes	No	Yes	(206) 252-8450	457	33	13.8	34.8%	212 (46.4%)	91 (19.9%)	55 (12.0%)	30 (6.6%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (14.0%)	53.9	508^th of 1168 public elementary schools	56.5%		37.2	726^th of 1169 public elementary schools	37.9%	218	53.2	36.7		46.8	63.0	64.4	50.0	40.0	47.2	38.2		51.2	62.2	55.6	42.6	20.0	33.3	25.0		40.8	81.3	91.7	87.5	87.5	87.5	89.6	97.9	81.3	89.6	89.6	$23,498	$2,065	$21,433
Head Start	Public	PK	9700 8th Avenue SW	Seattle	98106	King County	Highline School District	No	No	No	No	(206) 433-2125	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Cities Near Zip Code 98106

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Seattle	0.37 mi	137	87^th
Tukwila	2.67 mi	7	170^th
Burien	2.71 mi	14	228^th
SeaTac	4.75 mi	8	281^st
Mercer Island	5.79 mi	6	2^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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