- 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
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| Metric | Seattle Public Schools | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | — | 3,700 | Data not available |
| Number of Schools | 108 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $14,700/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Supervisory Union | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 6/10 — Average | — | Near average |
About Seattle Public Schools
ZIP 98199 in Seattle, Washington in King County falls within the boundaries of Seattle Public Schools. Its 6/10 rating is roughly in line with the Washington average across the funding and enrollment measures NCES tracks. The district covers Pre-K – 12th. Review the funding and enrollment data above, then contact the district to confirm which schools serve your exact address before you commit to a move.
Funding and Resources
Seattle Public Schools reports per-pupil expenditure of approximately $14,700 per year, placing it near the Washington state average of approximately $14,500 and near the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Near-average districts typically provide core academic programs with adequate staffing, though program breadth may be more limited than in higher-funded systems. 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 multiple schools, Seattle Public Schools operates as a district of unknown size serving students from Pre-K – 12th. Contact Seattle Public Schools to learn about available programs and services.
Understanding the 6/10 Rating
Seattle Public Schools has earned an overall SchoolDistrictFinder rating of 6/10, placing it in the 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 falls in the middle of the performance spectrum with an average rating. Average districts provide foundational public education with functional academic programs, though they may not match the resource breadth of higher-rated districts in the same region. Many families find that average-rated districts deliver solid day-to-day education, particularly when parents stay engaged and involved. If you're considering this area, look beyond the overall rating: visit schools, talk to current parents, and research the specific school your child would attend. Average districts often have individual schools that significantly outperform the district mean.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 98199
Children in zip code 98199 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 98199, 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 98199, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 98199 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 98199.
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 98199 data.