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Adams Elementary School

Seattle, WA 98107

Phone: (206) 252-1300
District: Seattle Public Schools

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public • Grades KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 270 students

Adams Elementary School, a public school located in Seattle, WA, serves grades K-5 in the Seattle Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.

Adams Elementary School is a public school located in Seattle, WA. 270 students attend Adams Elementary School.

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Category	Rating	Details
Test Scores	10/10	The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Smarter Balanced Assessment data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, and using 2025 Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Student Growth	6/10	The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Posted: November 6, 2025

Son was there for a month and pulled him right out after a physical assault. Would have pulled him out sooner due to the education he was receiving. Firstly called the school to get a feel for the teacher she sounded burnt out and overwhelmed as a first impression this really upset me but we just thought maybe she was having an off day. She has reported several times that she does not have the staff nor equipment she needs to teach her class effectively. During the IEP meeting that I called and arranged for she reported that she uses educational YouTube videos for the students and follows some type of book when teaching the class.. this also was a red flag because everything she was doing for my son in the classroom we were doing at home which I think is unprofessional because why are they watching YouTube videos for their learning. Then the physical assault occurred when my son was attacked by another student he was covered in scratches and his head has a scar from the incident. Principal, the teacher and the TA all failed in protecting my son and what made matters even worse instead of calling me put my son on the bus for a 20 minute bus ride home right next to the boy who attacked him. Never took any accountability for the action that took place teacher said she was watching other kids when it happened and made every excuse in the book. Principal was clueless just sat there and kept saying no proper training has ever been done but if you look at the other reviews this is not the first incident. Asked about the TA and they just said he wasn't properly trained and went home for the day. I came in there livid and wanting answers and left with no answers and a kid that is now afraid to take the bus and traumatized do not enroll your child here listen to the reviews these people do not care about them and I'm afraid the next "accident" could have long lasting effects as it seems the school is getting worse.

Posted: January 15, 2025

We moved from private school to Adams Elementary and couldn't be happier with our decision. Our students are getting the academic support they need (they were academically behind when they moved from private), they were warmly welcomed to the school by students and teachers, and they have excelled in building their confidence and independence.

In our experience, the teachers are amazing, the families are really nice and chill, and the students are incredibly kind. We haven't heard any instances of bullying and unkind behavior. It's wonderful to have our students in our community.

Posted: January 15, 2025

Im so glad to have my child at Adams! All the kids really seem to look out for each other and the parents and teachers Ive encountered are supportive and encouraging. I love the Social Emotional learning focus and family focused events at the school.

Posted: January 15, 2025

Posted: October 16, 2024

Adams Elementary has been a wonderful experience for our family. The school creates a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow not just academically, but as individuals.

The teachers at Adams are truly exceptional. From day one, weve been struck by how much they genuinely care for the children. Their enthusiasm and ability to inspire creativity have made a lasting impact on our child. They go above and beyond to foster leadership, teamwork, and a love for learning, which we are so grateful for.

Another highlight of Adams Elementary is the excellent communication. The staff keeps parents well-informed and engaged with whats happening at the school. Whether its regular updates on academic progress, upcoming events, or addressing any concerns, we always feel in the loop and confident that we can easily reach out when needed.

The staffs dedication to fostering a safe and respectful learning environment is equally impressive.

We cant recommend Adams Elementary highly enough. Its a school where the staffs warmth, care, and passion for teaching create an environment where children can thrive in every way.

Posted: October 16, 2024

Posted: September 19, 2024

Very upset with the response of school administration and staff to a complaint regarding bullying. Condescending response and a defensive response instead of an empathetic reassuring action plan response.

Posted: September 19, 2024

Posted: November 1, 2023

Adams Elementary has a special Social Emotional curriculum that started post covid, and as a result I think students have better conflict resolution skills and value kindness above other traits. We have been at Adams 7 years between two kids and its a truly wonderful school.

Posted: November 1, 2023

Posted: April 8, 2018

Two years in and we are all pretty happy for the most part.

Posted: April 8, 2018

Homework is optional in most cases, and not time consuming or stressful.

Posted: April 8, 2018

Posted: March 11, 2018

We have been at Adams for the last 5 years and the previous comment made me feel compelled to add my review. We've loved our experience at Adams and have especially enjoyed the art infused curriculum. The teachers are excellent and really connect with the kids and motivate them to learn. The music program is especially good with a very talented music teacher. My kids have not felt bullied at all and I have not seen or heard any major issues with this and it is not because of a lack of discussion about bullying. The PTA is very involved but in a very supportive way, providing a lot for the school and teachers that the district is not capable of providing. I highly recommend this school!

Posted: March 30, 2017

We've been to a few schools, public and private, and comparatively, Adams is somewhat typical for an overwhelmingly predominantly caucasian school in a relatively privileged area of the neighborhood.
The kids seem to run wild. Bullying is rampant. Pick up time is chaotic with parents clogging the halls, which are overcrowded already due to general overcrowding of the school, and kids running, disregarding rules and order. "Arts" focus is nominal. There are good teachers there, of course, but some needed to retire long ago- their disdain for children and attempts to manipulate them and their parents is not even concealed.
Their solutions to bullying are to promote an 'inclusion always' stance with no caveat that if children are bullying, other children should not be forced to play with them. Their solution is that children should tell the principal- little kids should feel like they can just go talk to the principal, which is totally unrealistic.
In three years, I have never entered the front office and been greeted in a friendly manner - no basic smile or good morning in reply to my friendly greeting- they sincerely appear to hate their jobs.

Posted: August 22, 2015

There are some terrific teachers and staff at Adam's elementary however the focus on the "arts" is clearly not a good choice. The SBAC exam performed this last spring 2015 is a clear result of not focusing on the basics, 30% of the 5th graders did not meet standard on the math portion of the test. I'm tired of listened to the old excuses from parents and teachers. Hopefully the new principal will overhaul things and will listen to the good teachers and not the over bearing PTA parents controlling the school.

Posted: August 22, 2015

Posted: August 1, 2014

Wonderful, neighborhood school with supportive teachers and staff. We love it here and our children are learning so much! Thank you Adams!

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5	The Reserve at Bucklin Hill	Apartment Complex	Silverdale	WA	13 mi
6	Woods and Meadows	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Poulsbo	WA	14.4 mi
7	Fairway Lane	Apartment Complex	Bremerton	WA	15.6 mi
8	Kitsap Lake	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Bremerton	WA	15.8 mi
9	Whisper Ridge	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Bremerton	WA	16.2 mi
10	The Ridge at McCormick Woods	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Port Orchard	WA	17.6 mi
11	McCormick Woods	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Port Orchard	WA	18.2 mi
12	Mukilteo	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Mukilteo	WA	18.7 mi
13	The Carriages at Fairwood Downs	Apartment Complex	Renton	WA	19.8 mi
14	North Everett	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Everett	WA	23.2 mi
15	Stadium District	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Tacoma	WA	28.3 mi

#	Name	City	State	Distance
1	Downtown Seattle	Seattle	WA	5.5 mi
2	Bainbridge Island	Bainbridge Island	WA	6.8 mi
3	East Bremerton	Bremerton	WA	11.2 mi
4	Poulsbo	Poulsbo	WA	12.6 mi
5	Ridgetop	Silverdale	WA	13.1 mi
6	Naval Base Kitsap	Poulsbo	WA	14.2 mi
7	Silverdale	Silverdale	WA	14.2 mi
8	Port Orchard	Port Orchard	WA	14.6 mi
9	Lakeness Meadows/ Vinland Area	Poulsbo	WA	15.6 mi
10	Maple Valley	Maple Valley	WA	27 mi

Base	Distance
Coast Guard Seattle	6.2 mi.
Naval Base Kitsap - Bremerton	14.1 mi.
Naval Base Kitsap Bangor	15.2 mi.
Everett Naval Station	23.3 mi.
McChord AFB	38.3 mi.
Fort Lewis	41.5 mi.
Whidbey Island NAS	47.8 mi.

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