For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 536 students in Friday Harbor, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Friday Harbor, WA are Friday Harbor Elementary School, Griffin Bay School and Friday Harbor Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Friday Harbor, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Friday Harbor have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Friday Harbor, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Friday Harbor Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
95 Grover Street
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-5209
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-5209
Gr: K-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: K-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Friday Harbor Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
85 Blair Avenue
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-5214
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-5214
Gr: 6-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
532 Reid Harbor Road
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-4133
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-4133
Gr: K-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Friday Harbor, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Friday Harbor, WA include Friday Harbor Elementary School, Griffin Bay School and Friday Harbor Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Friday Harbor?
4 public elementary schools are located in Friday Harbor.
What is the racial composition of students in Friday Harbor?
Friday Harbor public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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