West Seattle Elementary School
Seattle, WA · Seattle School District No. 1 · Grades PK-5
696th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 41%▼ Declining
West Seattle Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks West Seattle Elementary School 696th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 41% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 49th in 2019 to 41th in 2025 — declining.
West Seattle Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 179 students tested
West Seattle Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 374 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 55.1% | 65.5% | ▲ 10.4 pts | |
| White | 9.8% | 12.6% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.8% | 8.0% | ▼ 9.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.0% | 6.1% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Asian | 9.1% | 5.9% | ▼ 3.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 3.7% | 1.6% | ▼ 2.1 pts |
Homes near West Seattle Elementary School
Typical home value $772K in zip 98126 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near West Seattle Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Roxhill Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 0.6 mi away907th of 1,174
ELA 36% · Math 32% - 4Sanislo Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 0.7 mi away802nd of 1,174
ELA 43% · Math 31% - 9Gatewood Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 0.7 mi away207th of 1,174
ELA 64% · Math 67% - 5Louisa Boren STEM K-8Seattle School District No. 1 · 0.7 mi away611th of 1,174
ELA 49% · Math 41% - 9Fairmount Park Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 0.8 mi away146th of 1,174
ELA 69% · Math 71% - 5Highland Park Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 1.6 mi away663rd of 1,174
ELA 41% · Math 45% - 8Pathfinder K-8 SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 1.6 mi away272nd of 1,174
ELA 65% · Math 57% - 10Genesee Hill ElementarySeattle School District No. 1 · 2 mi away105th of 1,174
ELA 74% · Math 73%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is West Seattle Elementary School in?
West Seattle Elementary School is part of the Seattle School District No. 1 district in Seattle, Washington.
Is West Seattle Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks West Seattle Elementary School 696th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 41% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of West Seattle Elementary School?
Black 66%, White 13%, Hispanic 8%, Two or more races 6% (374 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near West Seattle Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98126 is $772K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.