For the 2025 school year, there are 15 blue ribbon public high schools serving 8,365 students in Washington.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Washington are International Community School, International School and Mercer Island High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 65% statewide average).
Washington blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Newport Senior High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Washington (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
International Community School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11133 Ne 65th St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Gr: 6-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
International School
Alternative School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
445 128th Ave Se
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6500
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6500
Gr: 6-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Mercer Island High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9100 Se 42nd
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3345
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3345
Gr: 9-12 | 1,465 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Newport Senior High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4333 Factoria Boulevard Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-7400
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,844 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Vashon Island High 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
Gr: 9-12 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Pullman High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 Nw Greyhound Way
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-1551
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-1551
Gr: 9-12 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Davenport Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 7th Street
Davenport, WA 99122
(509) 725-4021
Davenport, WA 99122
(509) 725-4021
Gr: 6-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Vancouver School Of Arts And Academics
(Math: 44% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3101 Main St
Vancouver, WA 98663
(360) 313-4600
Vancouver, WA 98663
(360) 313-4600
Gr: 6-12 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
South Whidbey High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5675 Maxwelton
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
Chelan High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 Webster
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4061
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4061
Gr: 9-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1111.
Rosalia Elementary & Secondary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
916 South Josephine
Rosalia, WA 99170
(509) 523-3061
Rosalia, WA 99170
(509) 523-3061
Gr: PK-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1212.
Jenkins Junior/senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
E. 702 Lincoln
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Gr: 7-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1313.
Tekoa High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
513 E Henkle - 0869
Tekoa, WA 99033
(509) 284-3401
Tekoa, WA 99033
(509) 284-3401
Gr: 7-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1414.
Klickitat Elementary & High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
98 School Drive
Klickitat, WA 98628
(509) 369-4145
Klickitat, WA 98628
(509) 369-4145
Gr: K-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1515.
Columbia High And Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4961b Hunters Shop Road
Hunters, WA 99137
(509) 722-3311
Hunters, WA 99137
(509) 722-3311
Gr: PK-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Washington?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Washington include International Community School, International School and Mercer Island High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Washington?
15 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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