Best Schools in San Juan County, WA
San Juan County, WA has 25 public schools (7 high, 4 middle, 12 elementary) serving 6,639 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in San Juan County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in San Juan County, WA
The top high schools in San Juan County, 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
4. Anacortes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anacortes School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 794 Students
5. Oak Harbor High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oak Harbor School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1566 Students
6. Lummi High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lummi High School • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 131 Students
7. Griffin Bay School Open Doors
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Juan Island School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 2 Students
Best Middle Schools in San Juan County, WA
The top middle schools in San Juan County, 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
2. Friday Harbor Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Juan Island School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 178 Students
3. Oak Harbor Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oak Harbor School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 768 Students
4. North Whidbey Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oak Harbor School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 721 Students
Best Elementary Schools in San Juan County, WA
The top elementary schools in San Juan 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. Orcas Island Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orcas Island School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 133 Students
4. Friday Harbor Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Juan Island School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 321 Students
5. Lopez Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lopez School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 91 Students
6. Waldron Island School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orcas Island School District • Public • Grades 1 - 8 • 7 Students
7. Stillpoint School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stillpoint School • Private • Grades KG - 4 • 16 Students
8. Shaw Island Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shaw Island School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 9 Students
9. Salmonberry School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salmonberry School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 60 Students
10. Orcas Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orcas Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 14 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in San Juan County, WA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
San Juan County, WA has a total population of 17,788 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 53% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in San Juan 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 San Juan County, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.65 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in San Juan County, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for San Juan 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 San Juan County, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in San Juan County, WA
How many schools are in San Juan County, WA?
San Juan County, WA has 25 public schools: 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 6,639 students in total.
How do schools in San Juan County perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in San Juan County score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in San Juan County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in San Juan 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: 47%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets 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: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in San Juan County
4 places in San Juan County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Eastsound (5)
- Friday Harbor (4)
- Lopez Island (2)
- Shaw Island (1)
School districts (3)
- Orcas Island School District (6 schools)
- San Juan Island School District (4 schools)
- Lopez School District (3 schools)