3,988
Preschools
2,559
Elementary Schools
1,338
Middle Schools
1,147
High Schools
2,507
Public District Schools
3,634
Private Schools
6,157
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Washington based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Washington at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in Washington offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Washington
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Seattle Public Schools
53,973 students | SEATTLE, WA
Grades PK, K-12 | 111 schools -
Lake Washington School District
30,964 students | REDMOND, WA
Grades PK, K-12 | 57 schools -
Tacoma School District
28,688 students | TACOMA, WA
Grades PK, K-12 | 64 schools -
Spokane School District
28,280 students | SPOKANE, WA
Grades PK, K-12 | 63 schools -
Kent School District
25,720 students | KENT, WA
Grades PK, K-12 | 43 schools
Reviews From Schools in Washington
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April 26, 2024
A truly innovative school with anti racist curriculum. Staff is global majority. A one of a kind offering in Seattle.
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Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
Parent / Guardian
April 26, 2024
This is our first year at Charles Wright Academy and my son is in the Beginning School and has had an amazingly positive experience. As a former educator and wife to a current teacher, we've been... More
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Charles Wright Academy
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 26, 2024
RVLA is doing things differently. They offer Black History courses, as well, as decolonized & identity affirming, culturally responsive curriculum. Yes the test scores are low, but that is because... More
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Rainier Valley Leadership Academy