The ranking below is based on the percentage of schools within a county which have placed in the top 10% of all schools statewide.
A school's overall rank is based on its combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Schools are ranked and compared within their own state only.
Statewide Range: 27%
27%
Avg. Statewide: 27%
Top Ranked Counties With Best Public Schools in Washington (2024)
County
% of Schools in
Top 10% Statewide
Top 10% Statewide
Top Ranked Schools
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
Rank: #11.
27%
(146 out of 538)
(146 out of 538)
- Cascadia Elementary School
Rank: #1 of 2,113 (Top 1%)
(Math: 98% | Reading: 97%) - Nikola Tesla Stem High School
Rank: #3 of 2,113 (Top 1%)
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%) - Stephen Decatur Elementary School
Rank: #3 of 2,113 (Top 1%)
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%) - View Full List of Top Ranked King County, WA Schools
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