Tops K-8
Seattle, WA 98102
Phone: (206) 252-3510
District: Seattle Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7, • 434 students
Tops K-8, a public school located in Seattle, WA, serves grades PK-8 in the Seattle Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Tops K-8 is a public school located in Seattle, WA. 434 students attend Tops K-8.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 9/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 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 15, 2025
TOPS is a good school, there is a really great band and orchestra program. Also middle school science is really cool the students do actual experiments and they learn a lot. Also there is a Deaf/Hard of Hearing program.
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Posted: August 27, 2024
We recently made the switch from a private school to TOPS K8, and we couldn't be happier with our decision. The amenities here are on par with those of the local private schools, but without the hefty price tag. Additionally, the student diversity at TOPS K8 is far greater, which has enriched our children's learning experience.
Our kids have had the opportunity to learn sign language, play the recorder, and participate in after-school sports. The PTA (Site Council) is incredibly active and involved, ensuring that the school community thrives. One of the standout features of TOPS K8 is the strong emphasis on social justice, which is championed by all the wonderful teachers.
We are so happy we found TOPS K8 and highly recommend it to other families!
Posted: August 27, 2024
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Posted: April 8, 2019
The social justice and equity focus is carried throughout the school. They would benefit from more consistent focus on character building and good friend skills among the student body
Posted: April 8, 2019
Its great to see the principals children in class at her school. There is support and cooperation among leadership. Their focus is the kids, not necessarily appeasing the parents but they do give more attention when parents show their needs and support.
Posted: April 8, 2019
Great with hearing impaired and a few other learning difference but not all...
Posted: April 8, 2019
It still happens. This goes back to focusing on the character of their students - this is an area of opportunity for TOPS
Posted: April 8, 2019
Ranging from excellent to pretty good to just ok across my multiple children. Overall we are very happy - great community, caring and helpful staff and amazing opportunities in art, band, orchestra, PE and within the amazing library. The after school program is incredibly rich and very well run. The facility is stunning and some teachers are truly excellent - every student looking for a supportive adult / mentor will definitely find one within this team.
Posted: April 8, 2019
Homework is grade appropriate and relevant. Its often assigned to be completed over the course of a few days so gives flexibility and also teach time management skills.
Posted: April 8, 2019
Theres so much variability in students and teachers that no one fit is great for everyone but overall there is a good level of passion and care and drive among the teachers
Posted: November 18, 2017
This school is great! The teachers are really cool and the kids there are really nice. They also help a lot of kids with disabilities.
Posted: November 18, 2017
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Posted: November 30, 2015
Mr Lawrence especially and Marianne Clarke are the teachers the parents say are great.... Our experience is they are not great. There is a lot of bullying. There is zero attention to teaching kids how to be successful. Mr Lawrence is a bully and runs his classroom in same manner. It is no wonder that the kids are able to be the meanest during his classroom time. The staff turnover, the principal turnover.... The lack of a clear philosophy, the fact that teacher morale is at an all time low... The only thing this school has going for it are a few good extracurricular teachers and the parent community who seem to still want the school to be good.
Posted: November 3, 2015
Posted: November 3, 2015
homework is not proven to help kids-- kids should be taught in school and maybe given projects that improve at home
the homework is just bs and shows how much they are actually not taught in school
Posted: September 8, 2014
the principle is a terrible person and has no place to be around famiies. i tried to talk to him about my son's anxiety and he didn't give me a chance to talk.
Posted: November 17, 2010
A pretty good school overall. My complaints against TOPS have mostly to do with the inability to fire teachers that are burnt out or simply not there for the students. A certain teacher played favorites with students doing well in his class and refused to help struggling students. Spent way too much time on cars.com during the school day when he could have been helping the students he is being paid to teach. My daughter struggled in math until she entered high school (Garfield). Once she had someone who took the time to explain the lesson well, she took off. Meanwhile this teacher still teaches at TOPS. I still hear parents complaining.
Posted: October 19, 2010
We felt like we won the lottery when we got into TOPS, and we did. At TOPS we've found dedicated and talented teachers and staff and a wonderful diverse community that supports our children. There is high parent involvement and the kids are together from kindergarten through 8th grade so everyone really becomes a family, and invested in each other's success. It's a special place, we feel very lucky.
Posted: January 8, 2010
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Posted: May 9, 2007
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| 1 | Manette | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 14.3 mi | |
| 2 | Blueberry Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 14.5 mi | |
| 3 | Meredith Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Poulsbo | WA | 15.2 mi | |
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| 5 | The Reserve at Bucklin Hill | Apartment Complex | Silverdale | WA | 16 mi | |
| 6 | The Carriages at Fairwood Downs | Apartment Complex | Renton | WA | 16.3 mi | |
| 7 | Kitsap Lake | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 18 mi | |
| 8 | Fairway Lane | Apartment Complex | Bremerton | WA | 18 mi | |
| 9 | Woods and Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Poulsbo | WA | 18.1 mi | |
| 10 | The Ridge at McCormick Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Port Orchard | WA | 19 mi | |
| 11 | Whisper Ridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 19.1 mi | |
| 12 | McCormick Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Port Orchard | WA | 19.6 mi | |
| 13 | Mukilteo | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Mukilteo | WA | 20.4 mi | |
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| 1 | Downtown Seattle | Seattle | WA | 2.7 mi | |
| 2 | Bainbridge Island | Bainbridge Island | WA | 9.2 mi | |
| 3 | East Bremerton | Bremerton | WA | 14 mi | |
| 4 | Port Orchard | Port Orchard | WA | 16.1 mi | |
| 5 | Poulsbo | Poulsbo | WA | 16.3 mi | |
| 6 | Ridgetop | Silverdale | WA | 16.4 mi | |
| 7 | Silverdale | Silverdale | WA | 17.2 mi | |
| 8 | Naval Base Kitsap | Poulsbo | WA | 17.6 mi | |
| 9 | Lakeness Meadows/ Vinland Area | Poulsbo | WA | 19.3 mi | |
| 10 | Maple Valley | Maple Valley | WA | 23.5 mi |
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| Coast Guard Seattle | 3.7 mi. |
| Naval Base Kitsap - Bremerton | 15.9 mi. |
| Naval Base Kitsap Bangor | 18.8 mi. |
| Everett Naval Station | 24.4 mi. |
| McChord AFB | 36.8 mi. |
| Fort Lewis | 40.2 mi. |
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