For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,106 students in 98144, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98144, WA are Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, Beacon Hill International School and Washington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98144 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98144, WA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98144, WA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2401 S Irving St
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-2800
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Beacon Hill International School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2025 14 Av S
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-2700
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-2700
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2101 S Jackson St
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-2600
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-2600
Gr: 6-8 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Kimball Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3200 23 Av S
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-7280
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-7280
Gr: K-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3301 S Horton St
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-7400
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-7400
Gr: K-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 98144, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98144, WA include Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, Beacon Hill International School and Washington Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98144?
5 public elementary schools are located in 98144.
What is the racial composition of students in 98144?
98144 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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