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8 schools in Seatac

Washington · Public K-12

Seatac, Washington has 8 public K-12 schools in service today, teaching roughly 4,314 students (an average of 539 per school).

4-year change in Seatac

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,314
+171 (+4%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
8
+1 (+14%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
32,414
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
4,314
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
8
public K-12
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Bow Lake ElementaryElementaryPK-05524
Chinook Middle SchoolMiddle06-08620
Glacier Middle SchoolMiddle06-08803
Madrona ElementaryElementaryPK-05317
McMicken Heights ElementaryElementaryPK-05484
River Ridge ElementaryElementaryPK-05697
Tyee High SchoolHigh09-12644
Valley View Early Childhood CenterElementaryPK-PK225

About Seatac

Public education in Seatac, Washington runs across 8 schools that serves roughly 4,314 students. By footprint, Seatac sits in the mid-sized bracket.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city is made up of 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.

Per-school enrollment runs near 539, higher than the state mean of about 446.

Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,314 students, increased 4% from the 4,143 reported in SY 2020-21. The school count climbed from 7 to 8 across the same 4-year window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Seatac discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Seatac?
Seatac, Washington has 8 public K-12 schools serving approximately 4,314 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Seatac?
Seatac has 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
What is the largest public school in Seatac?
Glacier Middle School is the largest public school in Seatac by enrollment, with approximately 803 students.
What school districts serve Seatac?
Seatac is served by 2 public school districts, including Highline School District, Kent School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Seatac cover?
Public schools in Seatac serve students from pre-K through grade 12.