For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,271 students in the neighborhood of Rainier Valley, Seattle, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rainier Valley are Orca K-8 School, Aki Kurose Middle School and Rainier Valley Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Rainier Valley, Seattle, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Rainier Valley, Seattle, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orca K-8 School
Alternative School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5215 46 Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6900
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6900
Grades: K-8
| 355 students
Rank: #22.
Aki Kurose Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3928 S Graham St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7700
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7700
Grades: 6-8
| 783 students
Rank: #33.
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6020 Rainier Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 659-0956
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 659-0956
Grades: 6-12
| 163 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Rainier Valley, Seattle, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Rainier Valley, Seattle, WA include Orca K-8 School, Aki Kurose Middle School and Rainier Valley Leadership Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Rainier Valley, Seattle?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Rainier Valley, Seattle.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Rainier Valley, Seattle?
the neighborhood of Rainier Valley, Seattle public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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