Best Friday Harbor Public Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 797 students in Friday Harbor, WA (there are 3 private schools, serving 143 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Friday Harbor, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Friday Harbor, WA are Friday Harbor High School, Friday Harbor Elementary School and Griffin Bay School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Friday Harbor, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Friday Harbor have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Friday Harbor, WA (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Friday Harbor High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
45 Blair Avenue
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-5215
Gr: 9-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Friday Harbor Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
95 Grover Street
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-5209
Gr: K-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Griffin Bay School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
85 Blair Avenue
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-3292
Gr: K-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Friday Harbor Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
85 Blair Avenue
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-5214
Gr: 6-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Griffin Bay School Open Doors
Alternative School
85 Blair Ave
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-3292
Gr: 10-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
532 Reid Harbor Road
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-4133
Gr: K-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Friday Harbor, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Friday Harbor, WA include Friday Harbor High School, Friday Harbor Elementary School and Griffin Bay School.
How many public schools are located in Friday Harbor?
6 public schools are located in Friday Harbor.
What percentage of students in Friday Harbor go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Friday Harbor are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Friday Harbor?
Friday Harbor public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Friday Harbor are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Friday Harbor include: Friday Harbor Middle School vs. Friday Harbor High School

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