For the 2025 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 8,820 students in Island County, WA (there are 10 private schools, serving 658 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Island County, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Island County, WA are Coupeville Elementary School, Oak Harbor Elementary School and Hillcrest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Island County, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Island County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Island County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coupeville Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6 South Main Street
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-2473
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-2473
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Harbor Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
151 Se Midway Blvd.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5100
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5100
Grades: PK-4
| 403 students
Rank: #33.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Nw 2nd Ave.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5200
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5200
Grades: K-4
| 509 students
Rank: #44.
Broad View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
473 Sw Fairhaven Dr.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5250
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5250
Grades: K-4
| 376 students
Rank: #55.
South Whidbey High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5675 Maxwelton
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 361 students
Rank: #66.
Oak Harbor High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
950 Nw 2nd Ave.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5400
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,607 students
Rank: #77.
Homeconnection
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 S. Oak Harbor St.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-8826
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-8826
Grades: K-12
| 157 students
Rank: #88.
Utsalady Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
608 Arrowhead Rd
Camano Island, WA 98282
(360) 629-1260
Camano Island, WA 98282
(360) 629-1260
Grades: K-5
| 413 students
Rank: #99.
South Whidbey Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5675 Maxwelton Road
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Grades: 10-12
| 43 students
Rank: #1010.
Crescent Harbor Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
330 E. Crescent Harbor Rd.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5650
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5650
Grades: K-4
| 463 students
Rank: #1111.
South Whidbey Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5380 Maxwelton Rd
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4600
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4600
Grades: K-5
| 484 students
Rank: #1212.
South Whidbey Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5675 Maxwelton Road
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 283 students
Rank: #1313.
Coupeville Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 South Main Street
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-2412
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-2412
Grades: 6-8
| 241 students
Rank: #1414.
Coupeville High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 South Main Street
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-2413
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-2413
Grades: 9-12
| 266 students
Rank: #1515.
North Whidbey Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
67 Ne Izett St.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5500
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5500
Grades: 7-8
| 735 students
Rank: #1616.
Oak Harbor Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Cherokee St
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5900
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5900
Grades: K-12
| 95 students
Rank: #1717.
Oak Harbor Intermediate School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 Sw Sixth Ave.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5300
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5300
Grades: 5-6
| 758 students
Rank: #1818.
Olympic View Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
380 Ne Regatta Dr.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5150
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5150
Grades: K-4
| 440 students
Rank: #1919.
Elger Bay Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1810 Elger Bay Rd
Camano Island, WA 98282
(360) 629-1290
Camano Island, WA 98282
(360) 629-1290
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: n/an/a
Igrad Academy
Alternative School
#1 Wildcat Way
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(253) 373-4723
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(253) 373-4723
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
501 N Main St
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-4522
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-4522
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
501 S Main St
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-2402
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-2402
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Open Den
Alternative School
501 South Main
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-2404
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-2404
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Whidbey Special Services
Special Education School
5520 Maxwelton Road
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-6100
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-6100
Grades: PK-1
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education
Special Education School
350 S. Oak Harbor St.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5071
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5071
Grades: PK
| 249 students
Rank: n/an/a
Toddler Learning Center
Special Education School
950 Se Regatta Dr #101
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 679-1039
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 679-1039
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Island County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cedar Program (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1276 Engle Rd
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-4409
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-4409
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
600 Cherokee Dr.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 679-5802
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 679-5802
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Midway School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
200 Se Midway Blvd.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5414
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5414
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
5476 S Maxwelton Rd
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-6200
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-6200
Grades: PK-3
| 319 students
Transition School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
200 Se Midway Blvd.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 679-5809
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 679-5809
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Whidbey Island Academy Shared School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
5476 Maxwelton Rd
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-7879
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-7879
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Island County, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Island County, WA include Coupeville Elementary School, Oak Harbor Elementary School and Hillcrest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Island County?
26 public schools are located in Island County.
What percentage of students in Island County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Island County are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Island County?
Island County public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Island County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Island County include: Utsalady Elementary School vs. Elger Bay Elementary School, Elger Bay Elementary School vs. Utsalady Elementary School, Oak Harbor High School vs. Coupeville High School
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