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Best Washington Vocational Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 vocational public schools serving 921 students in Washington.
Vocational schools offer a series of courses which directly prepare individuals in paid or unpaid employment in jobs that have requirements other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree.
Washington vocational public schools have a diversity score of 0.64, which is less than the Washington public school average of 0.69.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Vocational Public Schools in Washington (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1120 S 18th St.
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5500
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Cascadia Technical Academy Skills Center
Vocational School
12200 Ne 28th Street
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 604-1050
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
900 E Yonezawa Blvd
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 793-7000
Gr: 10-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Colville Fish Hatchery
Vocational School
390 N Hofstetter
Colville, WA 99114
(509) 684-7424
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln County Technical
Vocational School
801 7th Street
Davenport, WA 99122
(509) 725-1481
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Maritime 253 Skills Center
Vocational School
1208 East D Street
Tacoma, WA 98421
(253) 571-1126
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
New Market Skills Center
Vocational School
7299 New Market Street Sw
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 570-4500
Gr: 11-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center
Vocational School
2205 W Campus Pl
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 848-0706
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Northwest Career And Technical High School
Vocational School
4500 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 589-5800
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Pierce County Skills Center
Vocational School
16117 Canyon Rd E
Puyallup, WA 98375
(253) 800-5950
Gr: 8-12 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Puget Sound Skills Center
Vocational School
18010 8th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7300
Gr: 10-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Se Area Technical Skills Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
525 Campus Loop Dr
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-2000
Gr: 11-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Seattle Skills Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
2445 3rd Ave S, Seattle Public
Seattle, WA 98124
(206) 252-0733
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Sno-isle Skills Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
9001 Airport Road
Everett, WA 98204
(425) 348-2208
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Spokane Area Professional-technical Skills Center
Vocational School
N 4141 Regal Street
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 354-7470
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Spokane Valley Tech Skills Center
Vocational School
115 S University Rd
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 228-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tri-tech Skills Center
Vocational School
5929 West Metaline Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-7300
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Twin Harbors A Branch Of New Market Skills Center
Vocational School
410 North G Street
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2040
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Network For Innovative Careers Skill Center
Vocational School
Wanic, 16250 Ne 74th Street
Redmond, WA 98073
(425) 702-3283
Gr: 9-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Wenatchee Valley Technical Skills Center
Vocational School
327 E Penny Road Ste D
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-8827
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
West Sound Technical Skills Center
Vocational School
101 National Avenue
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 473-0550
Gr: 11-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked vocational public schools in Washington?
The top-ranked vocational public schools in Washington include Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center.
How many vocational public schools are located in Washington?
21 vocational public schools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington vocational public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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