Serving 19 students in grades 1-3, Orcas Island Montessori Public ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 1-3
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orcas Island Montessori Public ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Orcas Island Montessori Public's student population of 19 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Orcas Island Montessori Public ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orcas Island Montessori Public is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#790 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
16%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
84%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orcas Island Montessori Public's ranking?
Orcas Island Montessori Public is ranked #790 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Orcas Island Montessori Public?
19 students attend Orcas Island Montessori Public.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Orcas Island Montessori Public students are White, and 16% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orcas Island Montessori Public?
Orcas Island Montessori Public has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Orcas Island Montessori Public offer ?
Orcas Island Montessori Public offers enrollment in grades 1-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orcas Island Montessori Public part of?
Orcas Island Montessori Public is part of Orcas Island School District.
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