For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,173 students in Langley, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 150 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Langley, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Langley, WA are South Whidbey High School, South Whidbey Academy and South Whidbey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Langley, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Langley have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Langley, WA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Whidbey High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5675 Maxwelton
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 10-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
South Whidbey Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5380 Maxwelton Rd
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4600
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4600
Gr: K-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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
Gr: PK-1 | 2 students
Langley, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5476 S Maxwelton Rd
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-6200
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-6200
Gr: PK-3 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Whidbey Island Academy Shared School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
5476 Maxwelton Rd
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-7879
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-7879
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Langley, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Langley, WA include South Whidbey High School, South Whidbey Academy and South Whidbey Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Langley?
5 public schools are located in Langley.
What percentage of students in Langley go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Langley are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Langley?
Langley public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Langley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Langley include: South Whidbey Middle School vs. South Whidbey Elementary School, South Whidbey Middle School vs. South Whidbey High School
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