3,978
Preschools
2,613
Elementary Schools
1,404
Middle Schools
1,225
High Schools
2,639
Public District Schools
3,604
Private Schools
6,266
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Washington based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Washington at preparing students for success in college. 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.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in Washington offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Washington
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Seattle Public Schools
51,238 students | SEATTLE, WA
Grades PK, K-12 | 113 schools -
Lake Washington School District
30,991 students | REDMOND, WA
Grades PK, K-12 | 57 schools -
Spokane School District
28,714 students | SPOKANE, WA
Grades PK, K-12 | 67 schools -
Tacoma School District
28,311 students | TACOMA, WA
Grades PK, K-12 | 72 schools -
Kent School District
25,586 students | KENT, WA
Grades PK, K-12 | 46 schools
Reviews From Schools in Washington
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Parent / Guardian
April 29, 2025
The staff at Arrowhead Elementary have been absolutely incredible. It has been such a welcoming, warm, and adaptive environment for our little guy. From the principal to the teaching aides to the PTA... More
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Arrowhead Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
April 29, 2025
Helped greatly through the Orting school system
Review for
Orting Middle School
Teacher
April 29, 2025
Some of the issues cited are not with the school per say but with district/state policy. I feel the teachers are very accessible and supportive of students and go the extra mile outside of school... More
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Nisqually Middle School