For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,814 students in 98277, WA (there are 6 private schools, serving 307 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 98277, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98277, WA are Oak Harbor Elementary School, Hillcrest Elementary School and Broad View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98277 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98277, WA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98277, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Harbor Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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: #22.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | 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: #33.
Broad View Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | 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: #44.
Crescent Harbor Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | 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: #55.
Homeconnection
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | 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.
Oak Harbor Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 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: #77.
Oak Harbor High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%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: #88.
North Whidbey Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 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: #99.
Oak Harbor Intermediate School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
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: #1010.
Olympic View Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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: 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
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
98277, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98277, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98277, WA include Oak Harbor Elementary School, Hillcrest Elementary School and Broad View Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98277?
13 public schools are located in 98277.
What percentage of students in 98277 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 98277 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98277?
98277 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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