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Best San Juan County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 753 students in San Juan County, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in San Juan County, WA are Waldron Island School, Griffin Bay School and Oasis K-12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Juan County, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in San Juan County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in San Juan County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waldron Island School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 School Road
Waldron, WA 98297
(206) 376-2286
Gr: 1-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #22.
Griffin Bay School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
85 Blair Avenue
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-3292
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Oasis K-12
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
557 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Gr: K-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Lopez Middle High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
86 School Road
Lopez Island, WA 98261
(360) 468-2202
Gr: 7-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Orcas Island Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
715 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Gr: 6-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Shaw Island Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
44 Hoffman Cove Road
Shaw Island, WA 98286
(360) 468-2570
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #77.
Friday Harbor Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
85 Blair Avenue
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-5214
Gr: 6-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in San Juan County, WA

San Juan County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cva-lopez Island (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
86 School Road
Lopez Island, WA 98261
(360) 468-2202
Gr: K-12
Orcas Island Special School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
715 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(206) 376-2284
Gr: PK | 5 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Stuart Island Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Star Route
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-6276
Gr: K-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in San Juan County, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in San Juan County, WA include Waldron Island School, Griffin Bay School and Oasis K-12.
How many public middle schools are located in San Juan County?
7 public middle schools are located in San Juan County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Juan County?
San Juan County public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in San Juan County are often viewed compared to one another?

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