For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 694 students in Eastsound, WA (there are 3 private schools, serving 154 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Eastsound, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Eastsound, WA are Orcas Island High School, Oasis K-12 and Orcas Island Montessori Public. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eastsound, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Eastsound have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Eastsound, WA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orcas Island High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
715 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Grades: 9-12
| 152 students
Rank: #22.
Oasis K-12
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
557 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Grades: K-12
| 279 students
Rank: #33.
Orcas Island Montessori Public
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
557 School Road
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2284
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2284
Grades: 1-3
| 23 students
Rank: #44.
Orcas Island Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
611 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(206) 376-2286
Eastsound, WA 98245
(206) 376-2286
Grades: K-5
| 133 students
Rank: #55.
Orcas Island Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
715 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Grades: 6-8
| 107 students
Eastsound, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Orcas Island Special School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
715 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(206) 376-2284
Eastsound, WA 98245
(206) 376-2284
Grades: PK
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Eastsound, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Eastsound, WA include Orcas Island High School, Oasis K-12 and Orcas Island Montessori Public.
How many public schools are located in Eastsound?
5 public schools are located in Eastsound.
What percentage of students in Eastsound go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Eastsound are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Eastsound?
Eastsound public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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