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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 campus).

7-year change in Seatac

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,314
+505 (+13%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
+2 (+33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
9%
was 12%
% Hispanic
39%
was 38%
% Black
21%
was 24%
% Asian
17%
was 14%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
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-campus enrollment runs near 539, higher than the state mean of about 446.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,314 students, increased 13% from the 3,809 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count climbed from 6 to 8 across the same 7-year window. The White share of public-school enrollment contracted from 12% to 9%.

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, 2 middle, 1 high public schools.
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.