For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public elementary schools serving 5,489 students in Island County, WA.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Island County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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
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
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 elementary schools in Island County, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Island County, WA include Coupeville Elementary School, Oak Harbor Elementary School and Hillcrest Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Island County?
15 public elementary schools are located in Island County.
What is the racial composition of students in Island County?
Island County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Island County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Island County include: Utsalady Elementary School vs. Elger Bay Elementary School, Elger Bay Elementary School vs. Utsalady Elementary School, South Whidbey Elementary School vs. Coupeville Elementary School
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