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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Seattle at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Seattle Public Schools
51,238 students | SEATTLE, WA
Grades PK, K-12 | 113 schools -
Highline School District
18,048 students | BURIEN, WA
Grades PK, K-12 | 47 schools -
Renton School District
15,230 students | RENTON, WA
Grades PK, K-12 | 32 schools -
Tukwila School District
2,715 students | TUKWILA, WA
Grades PK, K-12 | 8 schools -
Seattle Central Community College
0 students | SEATTLE, WA
Grades 9-12 | 1 school -
University Of Washington (17904)
0 students | SEATTLE, WA
Grades 11-12 | 1 school -
South Seattle Community College (Cc District #6)
0 students | SEATTLE, WA
Grades 9-12 | 1 school
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Reviews From Schools in Seattle
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Parent / Guardian
June 30, 2025
I don't normally leave negative reviews, but I feel compelled to do so given my family's experience at West Seattle Montessori (WSM). For one, the school is quite expensive for what it offers, and... More
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West Seattle Montessori
Parent / Guardian
June 25, 2025
Money is raised on false pretentious. It was told it would repair the kitchen. Yet, the director went on a several month vacation to Hawaii. The perimeter is not secured. More than once, a person... More
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West Seattle Montessori
Parent / Guardian
June 23, 2025
Not happy with the principal + faculty. I’d choose a different school if given the opportunity.
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McGilvra Elementary School