For the 2023 school year, there are 49 blue ribbon public schools serving 23,167 students in Washington.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Washington are Challenge Elementary School, International Community School and Mercer Island High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Washington Blue Ribbon Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Challenge Elementary School
Alternative School
Math: ≥99% | Reading: 97%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5409 228th St Sw
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7157
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7157
Grades: K-6
| 343 students
Rank: #22.
International Community School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 96% | Reading: 97%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11133 Ne 65th St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Grades: 6-12
| 412 students
Rank: #33.
Mercer Island High School
Math: 90% | Reading: ≥99%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9100 Se 42nd
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3345
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3345
Grades: 9-12
| 1,551 students
Rank: #44.
Capt Johnston Blakely Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4704 Blakely Ave Ne
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-4752
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-4752
Grades: PK-4
| 274 students
Rank: #55.
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
22130 Ne 133rd
Woodinville, WA 98077
(425) 936-2740
Woodinville, WA 98077
(425) 936-2740
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #66.
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Math: 90% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22845 Ne Cedar Park Crescent
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 936-2650
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 936-2650
Grades: K-5
| 603 students
Rank: #77.
Newport Senior High School
Math: 79% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4333 Factoria Boulevard Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-7400
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,766 students
Rank: #88.
International School
Alternative School
Math: 80% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
445 128th Ave Se
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6500
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6500
Grades: 6-12
| 590 students
Rank: #99.
Woodward Middle School
Math: 82% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9100 Ne Sportsman Club Rd
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-4787
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-4787
Grades: 7-8
| 515 students
Rank: #1010.
Islander Middle School
Math: 81% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8225 Se 72nd
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3413
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3413
Grades: 6-8
| 1,029 students
Rank: #1111.
Centennial Elementary School
Math: 81% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2637 45th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-8300
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #1212.
Pine Lake Middle School
Math: 79% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3095 Issaquah-pine Lake Rd Se
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 837-5700
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 837-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 942 students
Rank: #1313.
Loyal Heights Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
520 Ne Ravenna Blvd
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-1500
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-1500
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
Rank: #1414.
Moran Prairie Elementary School
Math: 75% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4224 E 57th Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-3700
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-3700
Grades: PK-6
| 489 students
Rank: #1515.
Wellington Elementary School
Math: 78% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16501 Ne 195 St
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 408-5900
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 408-5900
Grades: K-5
| 442 students
Rank: #1616.
Drum Intermediate
Math: 75% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4909 79th Avenue W
University Place, WA 98467
(253) 566-5660
University Place, WA 98467
(253) 566-5660
Grades: 5-7
| 606 students
Rank: #1717.
Vancouver School Of Arts And Academics
Math: 62% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3101 Main St
Vancouver, WA 98663
(360) 313-4600
Vancouver, WA 98663
(360) 313-4600
Grades: 6-12
| 598 students
Rank: #1818.
Vashon Island High School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9600 Sw 204th St
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-9171
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-9171
Grades: 9-12
| 519 students
Rank: #1919.
Hamilton Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1822 W 7th St
Port Angeles, WA 98363
(360) 452-6818
Port Angeles, WA 98363
(360) 452-6818
Grades: PK-6
| 297 students
Rank: #2020.
University Place Primary
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2708 W Grandview Dr
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5620
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5620
Grades: PK-4
| 519 students
Rank: #2121.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
Math: 73% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12616 Shaw Rd E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8753
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8753
Grades: K-6
| 444 students
Rank: #2222.
Evergreen Elementary School
Math: 72% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1311 172nd Street East
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-8200
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-8200
Grades: K-5
| 523 students
Rank: #2323.
South Whidbey High School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5675 Maxwelton
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 431 students
Rank: #2424.
Cascade Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2330 N. Baker Ave.
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
(509) 884-0523
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
(509) 884-0523
Grades: K-4
| 458 students
Rank: #2525.
Hilton Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
211 Fourth Avenue
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-5400
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-5400
Grades: PK-3
| 353 students
Rank: #2626.
Davenport Senior High School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 7th Street
Davenport, WA 99122
(509) 725-4021
Davenport, WA 99122
(509) 725-4021
Grades: 6-12
| 297 students
Rank: #2727.
Nooksack Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3333 Breckenridge Rd.
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 966-3321
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 966-3321
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #2828.
Northshore Middle School
Math: 64% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12101 Ne 160 St
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-6700
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 889 students
Rank: #2929.
Pullman High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 Nw Greyhound Way
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-1551
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-1551
Grades: 9-12
| 807 students
Rank: #3030.
Franklin Elementary School
Math: 66% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2627 E 17th Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-2620
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-2620
Grades: PK-6
| 445 students
Rank: #3131.
Selkirk Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
219 Park Avenue
Metaline Falls, WA 99153
(509) 446-4225
Metaline Falls, WA 99153
(509) 446-4225
Grades: PK-5
| 110 students
Rank: #3232.
Maple Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4925 Corson Av S
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-8310
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-8310
Grades: K-5
| 490 students
Rank: #3333.
Rosalia Elementary & Secondary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
916 South Josephine
Rosalia, WA 99170
(509) 523-3061
Rosalia, WA 99170
(509) 523-3061
Grades: PK-12
| 184 students
Rank: #3434.
Chelan High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 Webster
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4061
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4061
Grades: 9-12
| 424 students
Rank: #3535.
Image Elementary School
Math: 58% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5201 Ne 131st Ave
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 604-6850
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 604-6850
Grades: PK-5
| 501 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Washington?
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Washington include Challenge Elementary School, International Community School and Mercer Island High School.
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in Washington?
49 blue ribbon public schools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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