Best Mount Baker Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 789 students in the neighborhood of Mount Baker, Seattle, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mount Baker are Hawthorne Elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Mount Baker, Seattle, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4100 39 Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7210
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3301 S Horton St
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 the neighborhood of Mount Baker, Seattle, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Mount Baker, Seattle, WA include Hawthorne Elementary School and John Muir Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Mount Baker, Seattle?
2 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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