John Hay Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Seattle, Washington 98109 · Seattle School District No. 1
#13 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington
#1242 of 50,301 nationally
About John Hay Elementary School
John Hay Elementary School is a public elementary located in Seattle, in the Seattle School District No. 1 school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 257 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 88.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 13th of 1,154 ranked elementary schools in Washington. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (97th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (82th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 257.
There are 113 schools in Seattle; John Hay Elementary School ranks 2nd of 110 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)74%
- Reading proficiency (30%)85%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)30%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for John Hay Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 85%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 74%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near John Hay Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Queen Anne Elementary
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
159 students · 613 m away
McClure Middle School
Seattle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
474 students · 647 m away
The Center School
Seattle · Public high · Grades 9–12
165 students · 1.2 km away
Frantz Coe Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
467 students · 1.3 km away
B F Day Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
394 students · 2.4 km away
Lowell Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
392 students · 2.7 km away
Hamilton International Middle School
Seattle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
983 students · 2.9 km away
Magnolia Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
320 students · 3.1 km away
Lincoln High School
Seattle · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,770 students · 3.2 km away
Stevens Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
150 students · 3.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Washington with a comparable Enrollment.
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257 students
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257 students
Cottage Lake Elementary
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258 students
Ocean Shores Elementary
Ocean Shores · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
254 students
Cedar Park Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
254 students
Franklin Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
260 students
Frequently asked questions
Is John Hay Elementary School a good school?
John Hay Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 88.2 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #13 of 1,154 in Washington. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does John Hay Elementary School rank in Washington?
John Hay Elementary School ranks #13 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington and #1242 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend John Hay Elementary School?
John Hay Elementary School had 257 students in 2025.
Is John Hay Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
John Hay Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near John Hay Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John Hay Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.