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
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Teacher
April 18, 2024
Do not work here. It is career suicide. I was hired full time and told by the principal that it was contracted, not sub coverage. A week into the position I was told I wasn't getting a contract... More
Review for
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 18, 2024
Horrible (that’s all I have got to say, don’t go here)
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Maplewood Parent Coop
Current student
April 18, 2024
The only positive of the school is special education I feel like there's going to be a school shooting everyday way too many racists and the teachers aren't that good
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Summit Public Schools: Atlas