Best Schools in Island County, WA
Island County, WA has 38 public schools (10 high, 8 middle, 15 elementary) serving 13,649 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Island County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Island County, WA
The top high schools in Island County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Coupeville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coupeville School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 289 Students
2. Stanwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanwood-camano School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1332 Students
3. La Conner High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Conner School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 185 Students
4. Anacortes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anacortes School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 794 Students
5. South Whidbey High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Whidbey School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 384 Students
6. Oak Harbor High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oak Harbor School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1566 Students
7. Island Juvenile Detention Education Program
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coupeville School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2 Students
8. Igrad Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oak Harbor School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 19 Students
9. South Whidbey Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Whidbey School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 37 Students
10. Open Den
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coupeville School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 57 Students
Best Middle Schools in Island County, WA
The top middle schools in Island County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Port Susan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanwood-camano School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 516 Students
2. Anacortes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anacortes School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students
3. Coupeville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coupeville School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 216 Students
4. Oak Harbor Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oak Harbor School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 768 Students
5. North Whidbey Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oak Harbor School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 721 Students
6. South Whidbey Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Whidbey School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 204 Students
7. Stanwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanwood-camano School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 477 Students
8. La Conner Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Conner School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 117 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Island County, WA
The top elementary schools in Island County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hillcrest Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oak Harbor School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 502 Students
2. Fidalgo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anacortes School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 347 Students
3. Oak Harbor Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oak Harbor School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 369 Students
4. Coupeville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coupeville School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 491 Students
5. Crescent Harbor Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oak Harbor School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 481 Students
6. South Whidbey Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Whidbey School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 571 Students
7. Utsalady Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanwood-camano School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 287 Students
8. Olympic View Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oak Harbor School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 443 Students
9. Broad View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oak Harbor School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 380 Students
10. Elger Bay Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanwood-camano School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 355 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Island County, WA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Island County, WA has a total population of 86,857 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Island County, WA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Island County, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Island County, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Island County, WA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Island County, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Island County, WA
How many schools are in Island County, WA?
Island County, WA has 38 public schools: 10 high schools, 8 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 13,649 students in total.
How do schools in Island County perform on state tests?
On average, 38 schools in Island County score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Island County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Island County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Island County
4 places in Island County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Oak Harbor (12)
- Langley (4)
- Coupeville (3)
- Camano Island (2)
School districts (4)
- Oak Harbor School District (12 schools)
- Lynden School District (7 schools)
- South Whidbey School District (4 schools)
- Coupeville School District (3 schools)