For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,096 students in 98199, WA (there are , serving 334 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 98199, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98199, WA are Lawton Elementary School, Catharine Blaine K-8 School and Magnolia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98199 have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98199, WA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98199, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawton Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4000 27 Av W
Seattle, WA 98199
(206) 252-2130
Seattle, WA 98199
(206) 252-2130
Gr: K-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Catharine Blaine K-8 School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2550 34 Av W
Seattle, WA 98199
(206) 252-1920
Seattle, WA 98199
(206) 252-1920
Gr: K-8 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Magnolia Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2418 24th Ave W
Seattle, WA 98199
(206) 743-3800
Seattle, WA 98199
(206) 743-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98199, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98199, WA include Lawton Elementary School, Catharine Blaine K-8 School and Magnolia Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98199?
3 public schools are located in 98199.
What percentage of students in 98199 go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in 98199 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98199?
98199 public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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