For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 782 students in Friday Harbor, WA (there are 3 private schools, serving 143 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Friday Harbor, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Friday Harbor, WA are Friday Harbor High School, Friday Harbor Elementary School and Griffin Bay School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Friday Harbor, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Friday Harbor have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Friday Harbor, WA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Friday Harbor High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 Blair Street
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-5215
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-5215
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
Rank: #22.
Friday Harbor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
95 Grover Street
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-5209
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-5209
Grades: K-5
| 321 students
Rank: #33.
Griffin Bay School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
85 Blair Street
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-3292
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-3292
Grades: K-12
| 36 students
Rank: #44.
Friday Harbor Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
85 Blair Street
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-5214
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-5214
Grades: 6-8
| 178 students
Rank: n/an/a
Griffin Bay School Open Doors
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
85 Blair Ave
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-3292
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-3292
Grades: 10-12
| 2 students
Friday Harbor, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Star Route
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-6276
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-6276
Grades: K-8
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Friday Harbor, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Friday Harbor, WA include Friday Harbor High School, Friday Harbor Elementary School and Griffin Bay School.
How many public schools are located in Friday Harbor?
5 public schools are located in Friday Harbor.
What percentage of students in Friday Harbor go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Friday Harbor are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Friday Harbor?
Friday Harbor public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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