Best Capitol Hill Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 278 students in the neighborhood of Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA.
The top-ranked public school in Capitol Hill is Lowell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA public school have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1058 E Mercer St
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 252-3020
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA include Lowell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Capitol Hill, Seattle?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Capitol Hill, Seattle.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Capitol Hill, Seattle?
the neighborhood of Capitol Hill, Seattle public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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