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
June 01, 2024
Teachers often do not grade students' work. On multiple occasions, they just gave 100% even if there were wrong answers. If you can't count on them to grade, can you count on them to teach? To care?
Review for
Bryant Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 31, 2024
My daughter got severe injury at bright horizons at Bellevue twice during past 1 year. One hurt her eyes, one causes her foot bone break. The center don't want to take any responsibility and just said... More
Review for
Bright Horizons-Downtown Bellevue