For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 1,762 students in San Juan County, WA (there are 6 private schools, serving 306 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in San Juan County, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in San Juan County, WA are Orcas Island High School, Friday Harbor Elementary School and Friday Harbor High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Juan County, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 59% statewide average). Schools in San Juan County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in San Juan County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orcas Island High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
715 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
Rank: #22.
Friday Harbor Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
95 Grover Street
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-5209
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-5209
Grades: K-6
| 303 students
Rank: #33.
Friday Harbor High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 Blair Street
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-5215
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-5215
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
Rank: #44.
Friday Harbor Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
85 Blair Street
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-5214
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-5214
Grades: 6-8
| 170 students
Rank: #55.
Oasis K-12
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
557 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Grades: K-12
| 326 students
Rank: #66.
Lopez Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
86 School Road
Lopez Island, WA 98261
(360) 468-2202
Lopez Island, WA 98261
(360) 468-2202
Grades: K-5
| 103 students
Rank: #77.
Shaw Island Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44 Hoffman Cove Road
Shaw Island, WA 98286
(360) 468-2570
Shaw Island, WA 98286
(360) 468-2570
Grades: K-8
| 10 students
Rank: #88.
Griffin Bay School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
85 Blair Street
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-3292
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-3292
Grades: K-12
| 46 students
Rank: #99.
Orcas Island Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
611 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(206) 376-2286
Eastsound, WA 98245
(206) 376-2286
Grades: K-6
| 140 students
Rank: #1010.
Waldron Island School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 School Road
Waldron, WA 98297
(206) 376-2286
Waldron, WA 98297
(206) 376-2286
Grades: 1-12
| 7 students
Rank: #1111.
Orcas Island Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
715 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Grades: 6-8
| 112 students
Rank: #1212.
Lopez Middle High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
86 School Road
Lopez Island, WA 98261
(360) 468-2202
Lopez Island, WA 98261
(360) 468-2202
Grades: 6-12
| 138 students
Rank: n/an/a
Griffin Bay School Open Doors
Alternative School
85 Blair Ave
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-3292
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-3292
Grades: 10-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Orcas Island Montessori Public
Magnet School
557 School Road
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2284
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2284
Grades: 1-3
| 24 students
San Juan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cva-lopez Island (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
86 School Road
Lopez Island, WA 98261
(360) 468-2202
Lopez Island, WA 98261
(360) 468-2202
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Orcas Island Special School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
715 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(206) 376-2284
Eastsound, WA 98245
(206) 376-2284
Grades: PK
| 5 students
Star Route
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-6276
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-6276
Grades: K-8
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in San Juan County, WA?
The top ranked public schools in San Juan County, WA include Orcas Island High School, Friday Harbor Elementary School and Friday Harbor High School.
How many public schools are located in San Juan County, WA?
14 public schools are located in San Juan County, WA.
What percentage of students in San Juan County, WA go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in San Juan County, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in San Juan County, WA?
San Juan County, WA public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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