For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,539 students in Vashon, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 75 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Vashon, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Vashon, WA are Vashon Island High School, Chautauqua Elementary School and Mcmurray Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vashon, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Vashon have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Vashon, WA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vashon Island High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9600 Sw 204th St
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-9171
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-9171
Grades: 9-12
| 509 students
Rank: #22.
Chautauqua Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9309 Sw Cemetery Rd
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-2882
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-2882
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Rank: #33.
Mcmurray Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9329 Sw Cemetery Rd
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-9168
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-9168
Grades: 6-8
| 354 students
Rank: #44.
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Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9600 Sw 204th St
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-8686
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-8686
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Rank: #55.
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Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20120 Vashon Hwy Sw
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-8686
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-8686
Grades: K-12
| 86 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Vashon, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Vashon, WA include Vashon Island High School, Chautauqua Elementary School and Mcmurray Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Vashon?
5 public schools are located in Vashon.
What percentage of students in Vashon go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Vashon are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Vashon?
Vashon public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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