For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,789 students in Forks, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in Forks, WA are District Run Home School, Forks High School and Forks Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forks, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Forks have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Forks, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
District Run Home School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
382 South Forks Avenue
Forks, WA 98331
(360) 374-6262
Forks, WA 98331
(360) 374-6262
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Forks High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
261 South Spartan Avenue
Forks, WA 98331
(360) 374-6262
Forks, WA 98331
(360) 374-6262
Gr: 9-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Forks Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 South Elderberry Ave
Forks, WA 98331
(360) 374-6262
Forks, WA 98331
(360) 374-6262
Gr: K-4 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Forks Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
121 South Spartan Avenue
Forks, WA 98331
(360) 374-6262
Forks, WA 98331
(360) 374-6262
Gr: 5-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Queets-clearwater Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
146000 Hwy 101
Forks, WA 98331
(360) 962-2395
Forks, WA 98331
(360) 962-2395
Gr: K-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Forks, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Forks Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
161 East E Street
Forks, WA 98331
(360) 374-6262
Forks, WA 98331
(360) 374-6262
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Forks, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Forks, WA include District Run Home School, Forks High School and Forks Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Forks?
6 public schools are located in Forks.
What is the racial composition of students in Forks?
Forks public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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