Ballard High School vs North Beach Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballard High School
Seattle · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,697 students
North Beach Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
344 students
| Measure | Ballard High School Seattle, Washington | North Beach Elementary School Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #12 of 333 | #37 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #1357 of 16,910 | #1830 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,697 | 344 |
| Enrollment | 1,697 | 344 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.7% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 77% |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Beach Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 79.4).
- •North Beach Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 71%).
- •Ballard High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 82%).
- •Ballard High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.7% vs 14%).
- •North Beach Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 22.9).
- •Ballard High School is the larger school with 1,697 students compared with 344.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ballard High School better than North Beach Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), North Beach Elementary School ranks higher (86.5 vs 79.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ballard High School and North Beach Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard High School: 1,697. North Beach Elementary School: 344. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard High School and North Beach Elementary School rank in Washington?
Ballard High School is 12th of 333 and North Beach Elementary School is 37th of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).