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Best Island County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 8,820 students in Island County, WA (there are 10 private schools, serving 660 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Island County, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Island County, WA are Oak Harbor Elementary School, Coupeville Elementary School and Hillcrest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Island County, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Island County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Island County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Harbor Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
151 Se Midway Blvd.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5100
Gr: PK-4 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Coupeville Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6 South Main Street
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-2473
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1500 Nw 2nd Ave.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5200
Gr: K-4 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
South Whidbey High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5675 Maxwelton
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Broad View Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
473 Sw Fairhaven Dr.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5250
Gr: K-4 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Coupeville High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 South Main Street
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-2413
Gr: 9-12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Crescent Harbor Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
330 E. Crescent Harbor Rd.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5650
Gr: K-4 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Utsalady Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
608 Arrowhead Rd
Camano Island, WA 98282
(360) 629-1260
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
Homeconnection
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
350 S. Oak Harbor St.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-8826
Gr: K-12 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 55:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1010.
South Whidbey Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5675 Maxwelton Road
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Gr: 10-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1111.
South Whidbey Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5380 Maxwelton Rd
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4600
Gr: K-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1212.
Oak Harbor Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 Cherokee St
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5900
Gr: K-12
Rank: #1313.
Oak Harbor High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
950 Nw 2nd Ave.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,562 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1414.
South Whidbey Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5675 Maxwelton Road
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1515.
North Whidbey Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
67 Ne Izett St.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5500
Gr: 7-8 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1616.
Coupeville Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
501 South Main Street
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-2412
Gr: 6-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1717.
Oak Harbor Intermediate School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Sw Sixth Ave.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5300
Gr: 5-6 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1818.
Olympic View Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
380 Ne Regatta Dr.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5150
Gr: K-4 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1919.
Elger Bay Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1810 Elger Bay Rd
Camano Island, WA 98282
(360) 629-1290
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Coupeville Open Academy
Alternative School
501 South Main
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-2404
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Igrad Academy
Alternative School
#1 Wildcat Way
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(253) 373-4723
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Island County Corrections Facility Educational Program
501 N Main St
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-4522
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Island Juvenile Detention Education Program
501 S Main St
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-2402
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
South Whidbey Special Services
Special Education School
5520 Maxwelton Road
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-6100
Gr: PK-1
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education
Special Education School
350 S. Oak Harbor St.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5071
Gr: PK | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Toddler Learning Center
Special Education School
950 Se Regatta Dr #101
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 679-1039
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Island County, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Island County, WA include Oak Harbor Elementary School, Coupeville Elementary School and Hillcrest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Island County?
26 public schools are located in Island County.
What percentage of students in Island County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Island County are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Island County?
Island County 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).
Which public schools in Island County are often viewed compared to one another?

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