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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Parent / Guardian
May 04, 2024
Utterly disappointed in this school, especially after such high ratings. The school is dangerous for the kids. There are children stabbing other children with pencils, unsupervised special needs... More
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Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 03, 2024
We have 2 kids at this school in elementary level and love it. We get a lot of communication from teachers (including the specialists like the music and Spanish teachers). The administrators here are... More
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Soundview School
Current student
May 03, 2024
No walls in a lot of classrooms, super loud, no soap dispensers in bathrooms, mirrors removed. overall, 1/10.
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Skyview High School