For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 547 students in Ocean Shores, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in Ocean Shores, WA are North Beach Senior High School, Ocean Shores Elementary School and North Beach Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ocean Shores, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Ocean Shores have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ocean Shores, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Beach Senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
336 State Route 115
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
(360) 289-3888
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
(360) 289-3888
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Ocean Shores Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Mt. Olympus Way
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
(360) 289-2147
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
(360) 289-2147
Gr: PK-6 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
North Beach Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
336 State Route 109
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
(360) 289-3888
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
(360) 289-3888
Gr: 7-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ocean Shores, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Ocean Shores, WA include North Beach Senior High School, Ocean Shores Elementary School and North Beach Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Ocean Shores?
3 public schools are located in Ocean Shores.
What is the racial composition of students in Ocean Shores?
Ocean Shores public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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