For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 1,717 students in San Juan County, WA (there are , serving 297 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in San Juan County, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in San Juan County, WA are Friday Harbor High School, Orcas Island High School and Friday Harbor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Juan County, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in San Juan County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in San Juan County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Friday Harbor High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 Blair Street
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-5215
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-5215
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Orcas Island High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
715 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Grades: 9-12
| 152 students
Rank: #33.
Friday Harbor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
95 Grover Street
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-5209
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-5209
Grades: K-5
| 321 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Oasis K-12
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
557 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Grades: K-12
| 279 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Waldron Island School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 School Road
Waldron, WA 98297
(206) 376-2286
Waldron, WA 98297
(206) 376-2286
Grades: 1-8
| 7 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Griffin Bay School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
85 Blair Street
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-3292
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-3292
Grades: K-12
| 36 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Orcas Island Montessori Public
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
557 School Road
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2284
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2284
Grades: 1-3
| 23 students
Rank: #88.
Orcas Island Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
611 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(206) 376-2286
Eastsound, WA 98245
(206) 376-2286
Grades: K-5
| 133 students
Rank: #99.
Lopez Middle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
86 School Road
Lopez Island, WA 98261
(360) 468-2202
Lopez Island, WA 98261
(360) 468-2202
Grades: 6-12
| 134 students
Rank: #1010.
Lopez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
86 School Road
Lopez Island, WA 98261
(360) 468-2202
Lopez Island, WA 98261
(360) 468-2202
Grades: K-5
| 91 students
Rank: #1111.
Friday Harbor Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
85 Blair Street
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-5214
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-5214
Grades: 6-8
| 178 students
Rank: #1212.
Shaw Island Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44 Hoffman Cove Road
Shaw Island, WA 98286
(360) 468-2570
Shaw Island, WA 98286
(360) 468-2570
Grades: K-8
| 9 students
Rank: #1313.
Orcas Island Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
715 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Grades: 6-8
| 107 students
Rank: n/an/a
Griffin Bay School Open Doors
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
85 Blair Ave
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-3292
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-3292
Grades: 10-12
| 2 students
San Juan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cva-lopez Island (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
86 School Road
Lopez Island, WA 98261
(360) 468-2202
Lopez Island, WA 98261
(360) 468-2202
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Orcas Island Special School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
715 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(206) 376-2284
Eastsound, WA 98245
(206) 376-2284
Grades: PK
| 5 students
Star Route
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-6276
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-6276
Grades: K-8
| 2 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in San Juan County, WA?
The top ranked public schools in San Juan County, WA include Friday Harbor High School, Orcas Island High School and Friday Harbor Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in San Juan County?
14 public schools are located in San Juan County.
What percentage of students in San Juan County go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in San Juan County are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in San Juan County?
San Juan County public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in San Juan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in San Juan County include: Orcas Island High School vs. Friday Harbor High School, Lopez Middle High School vs. Friday Harbor High School, Lopez Middle High School vs. Orcas Island High School
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