Seattle Public Schools operates 102 schools (grades PK–12). Individual school names, addresses, and attendance zone boundaries are available directly from the district.
| Metric | Seattle Public Schools | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 48,000 | 3,700 | Much larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 102 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $16,000/yr | $13,700/yr | ≈ Near avg |
| District Type | Urban | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 7/10 — Good | — | Above average |
- Lafayette Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 532 students
- Cascadia Elementary — Grades K–5 · 531 students
- Loyal Heights Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 527 students
- Thurgood Marshall Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 500 students
- Arbor Heights Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 495 students
- Olympic Hills Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 486 students
- Bryant Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 470 students
- Frantz Coe Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 467 students
- Genesee Hill Elementary — Grades K–5 · 451 students
- McDonald International School — Grades K–5 · 443 students
- John Stanford International School — Grades K–5 · 422 students
- Bailey Gatzert Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 402 students
- Thornton Creek Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 402 students
- Maple Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 401 students
- Gatewood Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 400 students
- Emerson Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 398 students
- B F Day Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 394 students
- Hawthorne Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 393 students
- Lowell Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 392 students
- Kimball Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 384 students
- West Seattle Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 376 students
- Green Lake Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 367 students
- Fairmount Park Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 357 students
- West Woodland Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 355 students
- Beacon Hill International School — Grades K–5 · 348 students
- + 38 more elementary schools
- Eckstein Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 1,024 students
- Madison Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 1,017 students
- Hamilton International Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 983 students
- Jane Addams Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 824 students
- Aki Kurose Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 817 students
- Mercer International Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 753 students
- Robert Eagle Staff Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 729 students
- David T. Denny International Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 722 students
- Whitman Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 633 students
- Washington Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 566 students
- Edmonds S. Meany Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 504 students
- McClure Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 474 students
- Lincoln High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,770 students
- Ballard High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,697 students
- Roosevelt High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,542 students
- Garfield High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,507 students
- West Seattle High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,479 students
- Ingraham High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,391 students
- Franklin High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,277 students
- Chief Sealth International High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,184 students
- Nathan Hale High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,052 students
- Cleveland High School STEM — Grades 9–12 · 875 students
- Rainier Beach High School — Grades 9–12 · 854 students
- Nova High School — Grades 9–12 · 256 students
- The Center School — Grades 9–12 · 165 students
- Interagency Open Doors — Grades 9–12 · 132 students
- Middle College High School — Grades 9–12 · 93 students
- Alan T. Sugiyama High School — Grades 9–12 · 48 students
- Hazel Wolf K-8 — Grades K–8 · 660 students
- Salmon Bay K-8 School — Grades K–8 · 595 students
- Broadview-Thomson K-8 School — Grades PK–8 · 581 students
- South Shore PK-8 School — Grades PK–8 · 546 students
- Tops K-8 School — Grades PK–8 · 447 students
- Catharine Blaine K-8 School — Grades K–8 · 438 students
- Louisa Boren STEM K-8 — Grades PK–8 · 437 students
- Pathfinder K-8 School — Grades K–8 · 402 students
- Cascade Parent Partnership Program — Grades K–12 · 375 students
- Orca K-8 School — Grades K–8 · 278 students
- Seattle World School — Grades 6–12 · 218 students
- Interagency Programs — Grades 6–12 · 211 students
- Private School Services — Grades PK–12 · 184 students
- Bridges Transition — Grades PK–12 · 109 students
- Licton Springs K-8 — Grades PK–8 · 90 students
- Interagency Detention School — Grades 6–12 · 47 students
About Seattle Public Schools
Families searching for schools in Seattle, Washington (ZIP 98103) are zoned to Seattle Public Schools in King County. A 7/10 rating places it in the upper range of Washington districts on NCES funding and size data. The district operates 102 schools and serves roughly 48,000 students (one of the larger districts in the state), covering Pre-K – 12th. Use the district statistics and boundary map above to confirm the area, then verify your exact school assignment with the district before making a housing decision.
Funding and Resources
Seattle Public Schools reports per-pupil expenditure of approximately $16,000 per year, placing it 10% above the Washington state average of approximately $14,500 and above the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Above-average spending generally translates to more instructional resources per student, stronger program variety at the middle and high school levels, and better-maintained facilities. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
With 102 schools, Seattle Public Schools operates as a major metropolitan district serving students from Pre-K – 12th. The district enrolls approximately 48,000 students in total. Major metropolitan districts operate dozens to hundreds of schools across wide geographic areas. They often include magnet schools, gifted programs, dual-language academies, and career and technical education pathways not available in smaller systems. Within-district quality variation is significant: a school two miles from your address might be rated very differently from your assigned school.
Understanding the 7/10 Rating
Seattle Public Schools has earned an overall SchoolDistrictFinder rating of 7/10, placing it in the above average tier. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
Seattle Public Schools earns an above-average rating, reflecting stronger-than-typical resource levels and stable enrollment trends for Washington. Above-average districts generally offer solid program variety, adequate staffing, and a track record of organizational stability. Families considering this area will find a district with meaningful strengths. Research the specific schools assigned to your address — even above-average districts have variation between individual buildings.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 98103
Children in zip code 98103 are assigned to Seattle Public Schools for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 98103, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Seattle Public Schools at (206)252-0010 or visit www.seattleschools.org. Typical enrollment documents include proof of residency (lease or deed plus a utility bill), your child’s birth certificate, current immunization records, and prior school records. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Washington districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Seattle
School district quality is one of the most consistent factors in residential home pricing. Because Seattle Public Schools serves zip code 98103, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 98103 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Washington, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Seattle Public Schools programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 98103.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Seattle Public Schools before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 98103 data.