The average student:teacher ratio in Washington public elementary schools is approximately 16:1 (2024-25).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
8:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Public Elementary Schools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in Washington (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Grays Harbor Juvenile Detention
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 6-12
103 Junction City Rd.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2189
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2189
Rank: #22.
special Educational
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
502 4th St Ne
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4927
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4927
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Benge Elementary School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-6
2978 E Benge Winona Rd
Benge, WA 99105
(509) 887-2370
Benge, WA 99105
(509) 887-2370
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Griffin Home
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
2500 Lake Washington Blvd N
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2550
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2550
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Homelink
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
2202 123rd Ave Ne
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1594
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1594
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Touchstone
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
2010 N Puget St
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 596-6100
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 596-6100
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Waldron Island School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 1-8
1 School Road
Waldron, WA 98297
(206) 376-2286
Waldron, WA 98297
(206) 376-2286
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Bryant Montessori Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-8
717 S. Grant Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2800
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2800
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Remann Hall Juvenile Detention Center
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-12
5501 6th Ave
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-2670
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-2670
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Renton Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-12
2607 Jones Ave S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2550
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2550
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Shaw Island Elementary School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-8
44 Hoffman Cove Road
Shaw Island, WA 98286
(360) 468-2570
Shaw Island, WA 98286
(360) 468-2570
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Skykomish Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
105 6th St. N
Skykomish, WA 98288
(206) 677-2623
Skykomish, WA 98288
(206) 677-2623
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Starbuck School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-8
717 Tucannon St
Starbuck, WA 99359
(509) 399-2381
Starbuck, WA 99359
(509) 399-2381
Rank: #14 - 2414. - 24.
Chief Kitsap Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-12
15838 Sandy Hook Rd
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 394-8566
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 394-8566
Rank: #14 - 2414. - 24.
Eatonville Online Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-10
207 Carter St E
Eatonville, WA 98328
(360) 879-1400
Eatonville, WA 98328
(360) 879-1400
Rank: #14 - 2414. - 24.
Firwood
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 4-12
8805 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Rank: #14 - 2414. - 24.
Garfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-8
810 N Third Street
Garfield, WA 99130
(509) 878-1921
Garfield, WA 99130
(509) 878-1921
Rank: #14 - 2414. - 24.
Glenwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-6
320 Bunnell St.
Glenwood, WA 98619
(509) 364-3438
Glenwood, WA 98619
(509) 364-3438
Rank: #14 - 2414. - 24.
Interagency Programs
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-12
2445 3rd Ave S
Seattle, WA 98124
(206) 252-0749
Seattle, WA 98124
(206) 252-0749
Rank: #14 - 2414. - 24.
Juvenile Detention Center
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 5-12
1728 Jerome Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 574-2134
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 574-2134
Rank: #14 - 2414. - 24.
Kahlotus Elementary & High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
100 W Martin St
Kahlotus, WA 99335
(509) 282-3338
Kahlotus, WA 99335
(509) 282-3338
Rank: #14 - 2414. - 24.
Lummi Elementary School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-8
2334 Lummi View Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-4300
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-4300
Rank: #14 - 2414. - 24.
Oak Grove
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-6
8805 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Rank: #14 - 2414. - 24.
Quileute Tribal School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-12
12181 La Push Rd
La Push, WA 98350
(360) 963-4100
La Push, WA 98350
(360) 963-4100
Rank: #25 - 3425. - 34.
A-3 Multiagency Adolescent Prog
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-12
1807 N. Washington
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6299
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6299
Rank: #25 - 3425. - 34.
Benton/franklin Juvenile Justice Center
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-12
5606 West Canal Drive
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 783-2151
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 783-2151
Rank: #25 - 3425. - 34.
Chelan County Juvenile Detention Center
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 3-12
316 Washington St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 664-5552
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 664-5552
Rank: #25 - 3425. - 34.
Holden Village Community School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-12
Hcoo Stop 2, Holden Village
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4031
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4031
Rank: #25 - 3425. - 34.
Hollingsworth Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-12
13400 Ne 9th Street
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 604-6700
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 604-6700
Rank: #25 - 3425. - 34.
Jim Tangeman Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-12
3200 E 18th Street
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-1800
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-1800
Rank: #25 - 3425. - 34.
Lacrosse Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-8
111 Hill Ave
Lacrosse, WA 99143
(509) 549-3591
Lacrosse, WA 99143
(509) 549-3591
Rank: #25 - 3425. - 34.
Lamont Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 5-8
602 Main Street
Lamont, WA 99017
(509) 257-2463
Lamont, WA 99017
(509) 257-2463
Rank: #25 - 3425. - 34.
Sprague Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-4
S. 512 F St
Sprague, WA 99032
(509) 257-2591
Sprague, WA 99032
(509) 257-2591
Rank: #25 - 3425. - 34.
Washtucna Elementary/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
730 East Booth Avenue
Washtucna, WA 99371
(509) 646-3211
Washtucna, WA 99371
(509) 646-3211
Rank: #35 - 4535. - 45.
Anderson Island Elementary School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-3
13005 Camus Road
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(206) 884-4901
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(206) 884-4901
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Washington average public elementary schools student:teacher ratio?
The Washington average public elementary schools student:teacher ratio is 16:1 for 2024-25.
What are the public elementary schools with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Washington?
The best top ranked public elementary schools in Washington include Grays Harbor Juvenile Detention, special Educational and Benge Elementary School.
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