For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,028 students in the neighborhood of Mount Baker, Seattle, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in Mount Baker are Hawthorne Elementary School, Franklin High School and John Muir Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Mount Baker, Seattle, WA public schools 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 83% 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 Mount Baker, Seattle, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4100 39 Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7210
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7210
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Franklin High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3013 S Mt Baker Bv
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-6150
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-6150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,277 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
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 schools in the neighborhood of Mount Baker, Seattle, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mount Baker, Seattle, WA include Hawthorne Elementary School, Franklin High School and John Muir Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mount Baker, Seattle?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mount Baker, Seattle.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Mount Baker, Seattle?
the neighborhood of Mount Baker, Seattle public schools minority enrollment is 83% 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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