Best Schools in Orcas, WA
Orcas, WA has 6 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 780 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Orcas greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Orcas, WA
The top high schools in Orcas, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Orcas Island High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orcas Island School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 152 Students
2. Lopez Middle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lopez School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 134 Students
3. Friday Harbor High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Juan Island School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 245 Students
Best Middle Schools in Orcas, WA
The top middle schools in Orcas, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Orcas Island Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orcas Island School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 107 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Orcas, WA
The top elementary schools in Orcas, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Orcas Island Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orcas Island School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 133 Students
2. Shaw Island Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shaw Island School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 9 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Orcas, WA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Orcas, WA has a total population of 565 with 11% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 58% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Orcas, 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 Orcas, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Orcas, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Orcas, 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 Orcas, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Orcas, WA
How many schools are in Orcas, WA?
Orcas, WA has 6 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 780 students in total.
How do schools in Orcas perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Orcas score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Orcas greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Orcas?
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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