For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 1,252 students in San Juan County, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in San Juan County, WA are Friday Harbor Elementary School, Oasis K-12 and Waldron Island School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Juan County, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in San Juan County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in San Juan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Friday Harbor Elementary 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
| 331 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Oasis K-12
Alternative 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
| 320 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Waldron Island 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
| 6 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Griffin Bay School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
85 Blair Avenue
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-3292
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-3292
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Orcas Island Montessori ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø
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
| 19 students
Rank: #66.
Orcas Island Elementary 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
| 161 students
Rank: #77.
Lopez Elementary 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-6
| 102 students
Rank: #88.
Friday Harbor Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
85 Blair Avenue
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-5214
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-5214
Grades: 6-8
| 177 students
Rank: #99.
Shaw Island Elementary 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
| 10 students
Rank: #1010.
Orcas Island Middle 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
| 91 students
San Juan County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in San Juan County, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in San Juan County, WA include Friday Harbor Elementary School, Oasis K-12 and Waldron Island School.
How many public elementary schools are located in San Juan County?
10 public elementary schools are located in San Juan County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Juan County?
San Juan County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in San Juan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in San Juan County include: Orcas Island Middle School vs. Friday Harbor Middle School, Friday Harbor Middle School vs. Orcas Island Middle School
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