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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Teacher
April 17, 2024
Charles Wright could be such a great school if teachers were allowed to do their jobs and given the trust and respect they deserve. Teachers at this school are never given formal observations, yet... More
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Charles Wright Academy
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 17, 2024
Living nearby in last decade and know a few kids have been that school. From them, I heard about the academic education has been so bad and all those kids ended up going to different school or gifted... More
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Lake Hills Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
April 17, 2024
Having 2 kids go through this system I would fail it. They support bullying and if your kid is bullied then they are taken out to the alt high school out back. Distancing them from the others and... More
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Deer Park High School