John Hay Elementary School vs The Center School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Hay Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
257 students
The Center School
Seattle · Public high · Grades 9–12
165 students
| Measure | John Hay Elementary School Seattle, Washington | The Center School Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #13 of 1,154 | #18 of 333 |
| National rank | #1242 of 50,301 | #1634 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 257 | 165 |
| Enrollment | 257 | 165 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30% | 14.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 44.5% |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Hay Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.2 vs 77.6).
- •John Hay Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 44.5%).
- •The Center School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 85%).
- •The Center School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 30%).
- •John Hay Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.0).
- •John Hay Elementary School is the larger school with 257 students compared with 165.
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 John Hay Elementary School better than The Center School?
On the Success Index (US), John Hay Elementary School ranks higher (88.2 vs 77.6 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 John Hay Elementary School and The Center School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Hay Elementary School: 257. The Center School: 165. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Hay Elementary School and The Center School rank in Washington?
John Hay Elementary School is 13th of 1,154 and The Center School is 18th of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).