For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,970 students in the neighborhood of Wallingford, Seattle, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wallingford are John Stanford International School, Mcdonald International School and Hamilton International Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Wallingford, Seattle, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Wallingford, Seattle, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Stanford International School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4057 5 Av Ne
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 252-6080
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 252-6080
Gr: K-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Mcdonald International School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
144 Ne 54th St
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 252-2900
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 252-2900
Gr: K-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Hamilton International Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1610 N 41 St
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 252-5810
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 252-5810
Gr: 6-8 | 983 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Wallingford, Seattle, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Wallingford, Seattle, WA include John Stanford International School, Mcdonald International School and Hamilton International Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood ofllingford, Seattle?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood ofllingford, Seattle.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood ofllingford, Seattle?
the neighborhood ofllingford, Seattle public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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