Public schools in SeaTac, WA
8 open public schools with an address in SeaTac, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,314
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17:1
Washington median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of SeaTac public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in SeaTac, WA: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,314 students, an average of 539 per school. The largest campus is Glacier Middle School (803 students), and the largest elementary school is River Ridge Elementary (697).
Highline School District operates the most schools here (7), and 2 regular districts have at least one SeaTac campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17:1, similar to the statewide school median of 16.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 75% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving SeaTac
Elementary schools in SeaTac
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bow Lake Elementary Highline School District | PK–05 | 524 | 15.8:1 | |
| Madrona Elementary Highline School District | PK–05 | 317 | 15.8:1 | |
| McMicken Heights Elementary Highline School District | PK–05 | 484 | 15:1 | |
| River Ridge Elementary Kent School District | PK–05 | 697 | 16.6:1 |
Middle schools in SeaTac
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinook Middle School Highline School District | 06–08 | 620 | 17.4:1 | |
| Glacier Middle School Highline School District | 06–08 | 803 | 22.7:1 |
High schools in SeaTac
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyee High School Highline School District | 09–12 | 644 | 18.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in SeaTac
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Early Childhood Center Highline School District | PK–PK | 225 | 37.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9.3%
- Hispanic38.9%
- Black21.1%
- Asian16.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander7%
- Multiracial6.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 SeaTac schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,314 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in SeaTac
How many public schools are in SeaTac, WA?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in SeaTac: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,314 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve SeaTac?
Schools with an address in SeaTac belong to 2 education agencies, led by Highline School District (7 schools), Kent School District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in SeaTac?
Tyee High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in SeaTac, with 644 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in SeaTac?
No school with an address in SeaTac is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Washington.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in SeaTac schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across SeaTac public schools is 17:1, similar to the Washington school median of 16.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in SeaTac guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Washington cities