For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,476 students in Buckley, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Buckley, WA are Mountain Meadow Elementary School, Elk Ridge Elementary School and Foothills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buckley, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Buckley have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Buckley, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11812 Mundy Loss Rd
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3356
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3356
Gr: 1-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Elk Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
340 White River Park Rd
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3354
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3354
Gr: K-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Foothills Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10621 234th Ave E.
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3355
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3355
Gr: 1-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Glacier Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
240 North C St
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3395
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3395
Gr: 6-8 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Buckley, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Collins Alternative Programs (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
27515 120th St E
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-1182
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-1182
Gr: 4-12
27515 120th St. E
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3353
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3353
Gr: 6-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
250 West Main
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3389
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3389
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Buckley, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Buckley, WA include Mountain Meadow Elementary School, Elk Ridge Elementary School and Foothills Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Buckley?
5 public elementary schools are located in Buckley.
What is the racial composition of students in Buckley?
Buckley public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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