For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,174 students in the neighborhood of Ballard, Seattle, WA.
The top ranked public schools in Ballard are Ballard High School, Whittier Elementary School and Licton Springs K-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Ballard, Seattle, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Ballard, Seattle, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ballard High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1418 Nw 65 St
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1000
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,645 students
Rank: #22.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1320 Nw 75 St
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1650
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1650
Grades: K-5
| 342 students
Rank: #33.
Licton Springs K-8
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3015 Nw 68th St.
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 743-3700
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 743-3700
Grades: PK-8
| 119 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Ballard, Seattle, WA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Ballard, Seattle, WA include Ballard High School, Whittier Elementary School and Licton Springs K-8.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Ballard, Seattle?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Ballard, Seattle.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Ballard, Seattle?
the neighborhood of Ballard, Seattle public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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