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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Federal Way Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 32 public schools serving 14,794 students in Federal Way, WA (there are 12 private schools, serving 997 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Federal Way, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Federal Way, WA are Federal Way Public Academy, Twin Lakes Elementary School and Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Federal Way, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Federal Way have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Federal Way, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Federal Way Public Academy
(Math: 64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
34620 9th Av S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3270
Gr: 6-10 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Twin Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4400 Sw 320th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
31455 28th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-4590
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Green Gables Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
32607 47th Ave Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Brigadoon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3601 Sw 336th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Nautilus K-8 School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 S 289th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3400
Gr: K-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
Federal Way High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
30611 16th Av S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,665 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Career Academy At Truman High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
31455 28th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Support School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
33330 8th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1010.
Decatur High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 Sw 320th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,352 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1111.
Sherwood Forest Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
34600 12th Av Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1212.
Adelaide Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1635 Sw 304th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1313.
Lake Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
303 Sw 308th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1414.
Todd Beamer High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
35999 16th Av S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2570
Gr: 9-12 | 1,412 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1515.
Silver Lake Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1310 Sw 325th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1616.
Lakota Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1415 Sw 314th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1717.
Enterprise Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
35101 5th Ave Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1818.
Sacajawea Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 S Dash Point Rd
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1919.
Illahee Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
36001 1st Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-4600
Gr: 5-8 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2020.
Mirror Lake Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
625 S 314th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2121.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2405 S 300th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2222.
Panther Lake Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
34424 1st Av S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2323.
Technology Access Foundation Academy At Saghalie
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
33914 19th Ave Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5000
Gr: 6-12 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2424.
Rainier View Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3015 S 368th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2525.
Olympic View Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2626 Sw 327th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-3500
Gr: K-7 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2626.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2450 S Star Lake Rd
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Birth To Three Development Center
Special Education School
35535 6th Pl Sw
Federal Way, WA 98093
(253) 874-5445
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Employment Transition Program
Special Education School
33250 21st Ave Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-4170
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Federal Way Public School Eceap
33330 8th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Gr: PK | 348 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Federal Way Public Schools Headstart
31457 28th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Federal Way Running Start Home School
33330 8th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Gr: 11-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway To College
33330 8th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Federal Way, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Federal Way, WA include Federal Way Public Academy, Twin Lakes Elementary School and Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418).
How many public schools are located in Federaly?
33 public schools are located in Federaly.
What percentage of students in Federaly go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Federaly are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Federaly?
Federaly public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Federaly are often viewed compared to one another?

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