For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,815 students in Sultan, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in Sultan, WA are Sultan Elementary School, Sultan Virtual Academy and Sultan Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sultan, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Sultan have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sultan, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sultan Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Date St.
Sultan, WA 98294
(360) 793-9830
Sultan, WA 98294
(360) 793-9830
Gr: K-5 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Sultan Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
514 4th St
Sultan, WA 98294
(360) 793-9800
Sultan, WA 98294
(360) 793-9800
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Sultan Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Turk Drive
Sultan, WA 98294
(360) 793-9860
Sultan, WA 98294
(360) 793-9860
Gr: 9-12 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Sultan Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 High Ave.
Sultan, WA 98294
(360) 793-9850
Sultan, WA 98294
(360) 793-9850
Gr: 6-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Sky Valley Options
Alternative School
13715 310th Ave Se
Sultan, WA 98294
(360) 793-9810
Sultan, WA 98294
(360) 793-9810
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Student Services School
Special Education School
514 4th Street
Sultan, WA 98294
(360) 793-9801
Sultan, WA 98294
(360) 793-9801
Gr: PK | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Sultan, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Columbia Virtual Academy - Sultan (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
514 4th Street
Sultan, WA 98294
(360) 793-9801
Sultan, WA 98294
(360) 793-9801
Gr: K-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sultan, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Sultan, WA include Sultan Elementary School, Sultan Virtual Academy and Sultan Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Sultan?
6 public schools are located in Sultan.
What is the racial composition of students in Sultan?
Sultan public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sultan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sultan include: Sultan Middle School vs. Sultan Senior High School, Sultan Senior High School vs. Sultan Middle School
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