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Gatewood, Seattle
Seattle Neighborhood
The Gatewood School (shown here in 2008) is a Seattle city landmark.
The Gatewood School (shown here in 2008) is a Seattle city landmark.
Gatewood Highlighted in green
Gatewood Highlighted in green
Country United States
U.S. State Washington
County King
City Seattle
Zip Code
98136
Area Code 206

Gatewood is a cool neighborhood located in West Seattle, a part of Seattle, Washington. It sits on the highest hill in Seattle, giving it amazing views! From here, you can see the sparkling Puget Sound, the majestic Olympic Mountains, and the busy downtown Seattle skyline.

Gatewood is generally bordered by Raymond and Thistle Streets to the north and south. To the east, you'll find 35th Avenue, and to the west, California Avenue and Fauntleroy Way. A well-known spot in the neighborhood is the Gatewood Elementary School, which is considered a city landmark. Plus, it's super close to Lincoln Park, a great place to explore!

Schools in Gatewood

The public schools in the Gatewood area are part of the Seattle Public Schools system. This means they are managed by the city to provide education for local students.

Gatewood Elementary School History

Gatewood Elementary School is one of the oldest schools in West Seattle. The original school building was closed for a big construction project in 1989. After two years of work, a new and improved building reopened in 1991, ready for students to learn and grow.

Who Lives in Gatewood?

Olympic Mountains from Gatewood
The amazing Olympic Mountains as seen from Gatewood.

In 2008 and 2009, about 5,865 people called Gatewood home. The neighborhood covers an area of about 1.127 square miles. The average household income during that time was around $77,693. This information helps us understand a bit about the community living in Gatewood.

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