Best Downtown Seattle Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 365 students in the neighborhood of Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA.
The top-ranked public charter school in Downtown Seattle is Summit Public School Sierra. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Washington public charter school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public charter school average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summit Public School Sierra
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1025 S King St
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 453-2520
Gr: 9-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA include Summit Public School Sierra.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Seattle, Seattle?
1 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Seattle, Seattle.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown Seattle, Seattle?
the neighborhood of Downtown Seattle, Seattle public charter schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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