John Stanford International School vs McDonald International School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Stanford International School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students
McDonald International School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
443 students
| Measure | John Stanford International School Seattle, Washington | McDonald International School Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #70 of 1,154 | #18 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #2760 of 50,301 | #1399 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 422 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.5% | 6.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 86% |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McDonald International School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.7 vs 84.3).
- •McDonald International School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 83%).
- •McDonald International School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 81%).
- •McDonald International School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.1% vs 8.5%).
- •McDonald International School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.3).
- •McDonald International School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 422.
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 Stanford International School better than McDonald International School?
On the Success Index (US), McDonald International School ranks higher (87.7 vs 84.3 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 Stanford International School and McDonald International School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Stanford International School: 422. McDonald International School: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Stanford International School and McDonald International School rank in Washington?
John Stanford International School is 70th of 1,154 and McDonald International School is 18th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).