For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 1,795 students in San Juan County, WA (there are 6 private schools, serving 297 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in San Juan County, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in San Juan County, WA are Friday Harbor High School, Friday Harbor Elementary School and Orcas Island High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Juan County, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in San Juan County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in San Juan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Friday Harbor High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
45 Blair Avenue
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-5215
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
95 Grover Street
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-5209
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-5209
Gr: K-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Orcas Island High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
715 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Waldron Island School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 School Road
Waldron, WA 98297
(206) 376-2286
Waldron, WA 98297
(206) 376-2286
Gr: 1-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Orcas Island Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(206) 376-2286
Eastsound, WA 98245
(206) 376-2286
Gr: K-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Griffin Bay School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
85 Blair Avenue
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-3292
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-3292
Gr: K-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Orcas Island Montessori Public
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
557 School Road
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2284
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2284
Gr: 1-3 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Oasis K-12
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
557 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Gr: K-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #99.
Lopez Middle High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
86 School Road
Lopez Island, WA 98261
(360) 468-2202
Lopez Island, WA 98261
(360) 468-2202
Gr: 7-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1010.
Lopez Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
86 School Road
Lopez Island, WA 98261
(360) 468-2202
Lopez Island, WA 98261
(360) 468-2202
Gr: K-6 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1111.
Orcas Island Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
715 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Gr: 6-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1212.
Shaw Island Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44 Hoffman Cove Road
Shaw Island, WA 98286
(360) 468-2570
Shaw Island, WA 98286
(360) 468-2570
Gr: K-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1313.
Friday Harbor Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
85 Blair Avenue
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-5214
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
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
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 San Juan County, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in San Juan County, WA include Friday Harbor High School, Friday Harbor Elementary School and Orcas Island High School.
How many public schools are located in San Juan County?
14 public schools are located in San Juan County.
What percentage of students in San Juan County go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in San Juan County are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in San Juan County?
San Juan County public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in San Juan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in San Juan County include: Orcas Island Middle School vs. Orcas Island High School, Orcas Island Middle School vs. Friday Harbor Middle School, Friday Harbor Middle School vs. Orcas Island Middle School
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