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Best 98277 Washington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,635 students in 98277, WA (there are 5 private schools, serving 312 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 98277, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98277, WA are Oak Harbor Elementary School, Hillcrest Elementary School and Broad View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98277 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98277, WA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98277, WA Public Schools (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: 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
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 98277, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98277, WA include Oak Harbor Elementary School, Hillcrest Elementary School and Broad View Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98277?
13 public schools are located in 98277.
What percentage of students in 98277 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 98277 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98277?
98277 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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