For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,430 students in the neighborhood of Greater Duwamish, Seattle, WA.
The top ranked public schools in Greater Duwamish are Mercer International Middle School, Beacon Hill International School and Wing Luke Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Greater Duwamish, 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 84% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Greater Duwamish, Seattle, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mercer International Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 S Columbian Wy
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-8000
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-8000
Grades: 6-8
| 751 students
Rank: #22.
Beacon Hill International School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2025 14 Av S
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-2700
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-2700
Grades: K-5
| 347 students
Rank: #33.
Wing Luke Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3701 S Kenyon St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7630
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7630
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #44.
Kimball Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3200 23 Av S
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-7280
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-7280
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #55.
Bridges Transition
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7201 Beacon Ave S
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-0058
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-0058
Grades: PK-12
| 118 students
Rank: #66.
Rising Star Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8311 Beacon Av S
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-7500
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Greater Duwamish, Seattle, WA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Greater Duwamish, Seattle, WA include Mercer International Middle School, Beacon Hill International School and Wing Luke Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Greater Duwamish, Seattle?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Greater Duwamish, Seattle.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Greater Duwamish, Seattle?
the neighborhood of Greater Duwamish, Seattle public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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