Best Schools in Parkland, WA
Parkland, WA has 23 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 13 elementary) serving 12,589 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Parkland greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Parkland, WA
The top high schools in Parkland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. General William H. Harrison Preparatory School
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Actual Test Scores
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Clover Park School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 727 Students
2. Spanaway Lake High School
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Bethel School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1817 Students
3. Franklin Pierce High School
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Franklin Pierce School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1141 Students
4. Washington High School
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Franklin Pierce School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 997 Students
5. Gates Secondary School
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Franklin Pierce School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 86 Students
Best Middle Schools in Parkland, WA
The top middle schools in Parkland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spanaway Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bethel School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 720 Students
2. Morris Ford Middle School
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Franklin Pierce School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 882 Students
3. Perry G Keithley Middle School
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Franklin Pierce School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 787 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Parkland, WA
The top elementary schools in Parkland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. James Sales Elementary
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Franklin Pierce School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 401 Students
2. Collins Elementary
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Franklin Pierce School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 462 Students
3. Midland Elementary
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Franklin Pierce School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 469 Students
4. Brookdale Elementary
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Franklin Pierce School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 486 Students
5. Naches Trail Elementary
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Bethel School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 447 Students
6. Spanaway Elementary
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Bethel School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 364 Students
7. Christensen Elementary
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Franklin Pierce School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 368 Students
8. Chester H Thompson Elementary
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Bethel School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 624 Students
9. Four Heroes Elementary
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Clover Park School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 559 Students
10. Lakeview Hope Academy
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Clover Park School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 534 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Parkland, WA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Parkland, WA has a total population of 37,710 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Parkland, 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 Parkland, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
45.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
39.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Parkland, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Parkland, 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 Parkland, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Parkland, WA
How many schools are in Parkland, WA?
Parkland, WA has 23 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 12,589 students in total.
How do schools in Parkland perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Parkland score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Parkland greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Parkland?
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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