Catharine Blaine K-8 School vs John Hay Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catharine Blaine K-8 School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–8
438 students
John Hay Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
257 students
| Measure | Catharine Blaine K-8 School Seattle, Washington | John Hay Elementary School Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #90 of 1,154 | #13 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #3318 of 50,301 | #1242 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 438 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.8% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 74% |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Hay Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.2 vs 83.1).
- •Catharine Blaine K-8 School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 74%).
- •John Hay Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 81%).
- •Catharine Blaine K-8 School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.8% vs 30%).
- •John Hay Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 18.3).
- •Catharine Blaine K-8 School is the larger school with 438 students compared with 257.
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 Catharine Blaine K-8 School better than John Hay Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), John Hay Elementary School ranks higher (88.2 vs 83.1 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 Catharine Blaine K-8 School and John Hay Elementary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catharine Blaine K-8 School: 438. John Hay Elementary School: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catharine Blaine K-8 School and John Hay Elementary School rank in Washington?
Catharine Blaine K-8 School is 90th of 1,154 and John Hay Elementary School is 13th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).