Top Rated Schools in This City

These are some of the top-rated public schools in Burien based on a variety of measures. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.

College Success Award

The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.

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Parent / Guardian
September 15, 2025
It is overall a decent school. Although, it is a bit unorganized and the leadership is lacking. PTSA is going downhill. Principal Totten does her job fairly well, but she get easily flustered and... More
Review for Gregory Heights Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 28, 2025
I encountered an issue at the school roundabout where I was approached by staff members and the principal for briefly stopping in what appeared to be a designated parking space while trying to locate... More
Review for Shorewood Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
March 18, 2025
Shorewood Elementary School has truly exceeded our expectations! My daughter Emma and I have had a wonderful experience here, and we can't recommend it highly enough. The teachers are... More
Review for Shorewood Elementary School