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
April 16, 2024
I wish we had seen and taken seriously the review from October 2023 before joining this school. It perfectly captures our experience as well. Our advice is to read that review carefully before... More
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Westside School
Parent / Guardian
April 16, 2024
We LOVE Reeves Middle School! There are so many opportunities for students to be engaged in extra activities, sponsored by teachers. This helps build our children into well-rounded individuals,... More
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Reeves Middle School
Parent / Guardian
April 16, 2024
Our family wanted to leave a review about why we left the school as a result of bullying. We're writing this because another family currently going through the same situation, with the same bully,... More
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St Luke School