For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,669 students in the neighborhood of Dunlap, Seattle, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in Dunlap are Alan T. Sugiyama High School, Dunlap Elementary School and South Shore Pk-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Dunlap, Seattle, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Dunlap, Seattle, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alan T. Sugiyama High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8601 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6600
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Dunlap Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4525 S Cloverdale St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7000
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
South Shore Pk-8 School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4800 S Henderson St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7600
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7600
Gr: PK-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Rainier Beach High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8815 Seward Park Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6350
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6350
Gr: 9-12 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Dunlap, Seattle, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Dunlap, Seattle, WA include Alan T. Sugiyama High School, Dunlap Elementary School and South Shore Pk-8 School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Dunlap, Seattle?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Dunlap, Seattle.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Dunlap, Seattle?
the neighborhood of Dunlap, Seattle public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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