3,989
Preschools
2,558
Elementary Schools
1,336
Middle Schools
1,145
High Schools
2,508
Public District Schools
3,632
Private Schools
6,156
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?
Parent / Guardian
May 18, 2024
I have a child with ASD and the principal didn’t even talk during our meeting and the “team” of specialists some seemed to want to help and others not so much with one of them no-showing. Our requests... More
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Cascade View Elementary School
Current student
May 18, 2024
This school is awful, the bullying problem is through the roof and teachers honestly don’t care about it anymore. If you want to come out okay try to find your group of people, or be attractive.... More
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Beaver Lake Middle School
Teacher
May 17, 2024
I have worked with CWA over the past several years and having worked across various divisions at Charles Wright Academy, I've always been impressed by the faculty's dedication. The support from the... More
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Charles Wright Academy