For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,907 students in the neighborhood of Briarcrest, Seattle, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in Briarcrest are Shorecrest High School, Briarcrest Elementary School and Kellogg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Briarcrest, Seattle, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Briarcrest, Seattle, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shorecrest High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15343 25th Avenue N.e.
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4286
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4286
Gr: 9-12 | 1,527 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Briarcrest Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2715 N.e. 158th Street
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4170
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4170
Gr: K-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Kellogg Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16045 25th Avenue N.e.
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4783
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4783
Gr: 6-8 | 1,002 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Briarcrest, Seattle, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Briarcrest, Seattle, WA include Shorecrest High School, Briarcrest Elementary School and Kellogg Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Briarcrest, Seattle?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Briarcrest, Seattle.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Briarcrest, Seattle?
the neighborhood of Briarcrest, Seattle public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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