Best 98136 Washington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 400 students in 98136, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 25 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 98136, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public school in 98136, WA is Gatewood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 98136 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98136, WA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98136, WA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gatewood Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4320 Sw Myrtle St
Seattle, WA 98136
(206) 252-9400
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 98136, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98136, WA include Gatewood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98136?
1 public schools are located in 98136.
What percentage of students in 98136 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 98136 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98136?
98136 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Recent Articles

When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.

Quick Links