Top 5 Best Langley Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,202 students in Langley, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 150 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Langley, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Langley, WA are South Whidbey High School, South Whidbey Academy and South Whidbey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Langley, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Langley have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Langley, WA (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Whidbey High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5675 Maxwelton
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 384 students
Rank: #22.
South Whidbey Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5675 Maxwelton Road
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Grades: 10-12
| 37 students
Rank: #33.
South Whidbey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5380 Maxwelton Rd
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4600
Grades: K-6
| 571 students
Rank: #44.
South Whidbey Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5675 Maxwelton Road
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Grades: 7-8
| 204 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Whidbey Special Services
Special Education School
Magnet School
5520 Maxwelton Road
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-6100
Grades: PK-1
| 6 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Langley, Washington

Langley, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
5476 S Maxwelton Rd
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-6200
Grades: PK-3
| 319 students
5476 Maxwelton Rd
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-7879
Grades: K-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Langley, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Langley, WA include South Whidbey High School, South Whidbey Academy and South Whidbey Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Langley?
5 public schools are located in Langley.
What percentage of students in Langley go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Langley are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Langley?
Langley public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Langley are often viewed compared to one another?

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