What’s next for Schmitz Park Elementary building, after Alki’s new school opens

After three years at the former Schmitz Park Elementary, Alki Elementary will move into its new building this fall. So what’s next for Schmitz Park (5000 SW Spokane), which housed West Seattle Elementary for a year (during the WSES expansion) before Alki moved in? We asked Seattle Public Schools. Their reply: “Schmitz Park ES will be vacant next year. We are planning to implement some minor preventative maintenance repairs late Fall 2026 through Spring 2027.” This year marks 10 years since Schmitz Park Elementary’s final school year; its program became Genesee Hill Elementary in a then-brand-new building.

PATRICK March 10, 2026 (6:42 pm)

So what is going to happen to Schmitz Park ES after the renovation?

Elton March 11, 2026 (7:40 am)

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I’m assuming they don’t know for sure yet but probably not much for a while. It’s essentially an extra building for when repairs like these have to happen for other West Seattle area elementary schools. It has come in handy though for the past several years.

WS resident March 11, 2026 (2:47 pm)

With some other interim school sites around West Seattle, sale of all or part of that property could bring the District needed millions. Very nice neighborhood.

bradley March 12, 2026 (10:54 am)

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Actually, expand Schmitz (if necessary) and sell Lafayette. That would produce a lot more revenue, and accomplish more housing. Getting children off a main street would also be safer.

WS resident March 12, 2026 (5:00 pm)

True, Schmitz Park’s location is safer for students, probably more ideal for drop off and pick up too. And Lafayette’s site is more convenient for homes, with so much retail close by.