For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 163 students in 98118, WA.
The top-ranked public charter school in 98118, WA is Rainier Valley Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 98118 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Washington public charter school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 54% statewide average). Charter schools in 98118, WA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 98118, WA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Gr: 6-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
98118, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
African American Academy K-8 (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
8311 Beacon Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6650
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6650
Gr: K-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
5215 46 Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7560
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7560
Gr: K-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 98118, WA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 98118, WA include Rainier Valley Leadership Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 98118?
1 public charter schools are located in 98118.
What is the racial composition of students in 98118?
98118 public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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