Serving 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Tops K-8 School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tops K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Tops K-8 School's student population of 471 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
471 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Tops K-8 School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tops K-8 School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#255 out of 2113 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
9%
Hispanic
8%
26%
Black
11%
5%
White
44%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
20%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tops K-8 School's ranking?
Tops K-8 School is ranked #255 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Tops K-8 School?
471 students attend Tops K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Tops K-8 School students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tops K-8 School?
Tops K-8 School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Tops K-8 School offer ?
Tops K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tops K-8 School part of?
Tops K-8 School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
In what neighborhood is Tops K-8 School located?
Tops K-8 School is located in the Eastlake neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
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