District guide
Federal Way School District public schools
Parent-focused district context for King County, WA: school list, grade pathway, enrollment scale, profile links, and the local checks to make before using the district in a housing decision.
Direct answer for parents
What Federal Way School District tells you before choosing a home
Federal Way School District is listed with 46 public schools and 21,606 reported students in the current NCES file. Treat this as a district-level research page: it helps you understand scale, grade coverage, and school records, but it does not confirm the school assigned to a specific address.
The current district file lists 23 primary, 7 middle, 10 high, 6 other schools. Verify transition grades, feeder patterns, transfer policies, and program eligibility with the district.
46 district schools are associated with King County in the current file, about 9% of listed county schools. Confirm address-level assignment locally.
Grade pathway
District school mix by level
Use this section to separate elementary, middle, high, and other school records before comparing commute, programs, and assignment rules.
23
9,666 reported students
7
4,156 reported students
10
6,883 reported students
6
901 reported students
Parent checks for Federal Way School District
These are the local questions that matter after the public data narrows the field.
Confirm the assigned school
Use official attendance-zone or address lookup tools before assuming a school serves a home.
Check transition grades
Elementary choices can split into different middle or high school paths, especially in large districts.
Verify choice-program rules
Charter, magnet, virtual, and transfer options can require applications, lotteries, or eligibility checks.
Compare similar schools
Compare schools at the same level before treating enrollment, grade span, or school type as a quality signal.
School records
Largest listed schools in Federal Way School District
Sorted by reported enrollment. Profile links appear where SchoolsByCounty has generated an individual school page; listed-only records still preserve NCES grade, type, city, and enrollment fields.
| School | Level | Grades | City | Enrollment | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson High School Regular | High | 9–12 | AUBURN | 1,797 | Profile |
| Federal Way High School Regular | High | 9–12 | FEDERAL WAY | 1,640 | Profile |
| Decatur High School Regular | High | 9–12 | FEDERAL WAY | 1,327 | Profile |
| Todd Beamer High School Regular | High | 9–12 | FEDERAL WAY | 1,302 | Profile |
| Evergreen Middle School Regular | Middle | 6–8 | KENT | 718 | Listed only |
| Sacajawea Middle School Regular | Middle | 6–8 | FEDERAL WAY | 684 | Listed only |
| Illahee Middle School Regular | Middle | 5–8 | FEDERAL WAY | 671 | Listed only |
| Lakota Middle School Regular | Middle | 6–8 | FEDERAL WAY | 632 | Listed only |
| Kilo Middle School Regular | Middle | 6–8 | AUBURN | 618 | Listed only |
| Wildwood Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–5 | FEDERAL WAY | 564 | Listed only |
| Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie Regular | High | 6–12 | Federal Way | 539 | Listed only |
| Sequoyah Middle School Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Auburn | 535 | Listed only |
| Valhalla Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–5 | AUBURN | 523 | Listed only |
| Sunnycrest Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–5 | KENT | 521 | Listed only |
| Internet Academy Alternative | Other | PK–12 | Federal Way | 515 | Listed only |
| Rainier View Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–5 | FEDERAL WAY | 495 | Listed only |
| Mark Twain Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–5 | FEDERAL WAY | 489 | Listed only |
| Lake Dolloff Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–5 | AUBURN | 469 | Listed only |
| Mirror Lake Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–5 | FEDERAL WAY | 455 | Listed only |
| Enterprise Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–5 | FEDERAL WAY | 448 | Listed only |
| Nautilus K-8 School Regular | Primary | KG–8 | FEDERAL WAY | 440 | Listed only |
| Woodmont K-8 School Regular | Primary | KG–8 | DES MOINES | 439 | Listed only |
| Meredith Hill Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–5 | AUBURN | 423 | Listed only |
| Olympic View Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–5 | FEDERAL WAY | 423 | Listed only |
| Panther Lake Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–5 | FEDERAL WAY | 414 | Listed only |
| Lakeland Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–5 | AUBURN | 404 | Listed only |
| Twin Lakes Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–5 | FEDERAL WAY | 394 | Listed only |
| Silver Lake Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–5 | FEDERAL WAY | 373 | Listed only |
| Star Lake Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–5 | KENT | 360 | Listed only |
| Lake Grove Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–5 | FEDERAL WAY | 359 | Listed only |
| Brigadoon Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Federal Way | 353 | Listed only |
| Sherwood Forest Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–5 | FEDERAL WAY | 350 | Listed only |
| Green Gables Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–5 | FEDERAL WAY | 339 | Listed only |
| Federal Way Public School ECEAP Regular | Other | PK | Federal Way | 332 | Listed only |
| Camelot Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–5 | AUBURN | 325 | Listed only |
| Adelaide Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Federal Way | 306 | Listed only |
| Federal Way Public Academy Regular | Middle | 6–10 | FEDERAL WAY | 298 | Listed only |
| Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418) Alternative | High | 9–12 | Federal Way | 147 | Listed only |
| Career Academy at Truman High School Alternative | High | 9–12 | Federal Way | 68 | Listed only |
| Support School Regular | Other | PK–12 | Federal Way | 54 | Listed only |
Communities in the district file
NCES city fields are directory fields, not attendance boundaries. Use them to orient the district footprint, then verify the exact home-to-school assignment.
County coverage
Some districts can include records associated with more than one county. The route is anchored to the district's primary county record in the current data.
Federal Way School District FAQ
What schools are included for Federal Way School District?
Federal Way School District includes 46 public schools in the current NCES district file. The current district file lists 23 primary, 7 middle, 10 high, 6 other schools.
Does this Federal Way School District page show exact attendance zones?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes district and school records from public data. Attendance boundaries, transportation, transfers, magnet eligibility, and charter rules must be confirmed with Federal Way School District or local assignment tools.
Is Federal Way School District ranked as the best district in King County?
No. This is a district guide, not a recommendation or ranking. Use it to understand the district's listed schools, grade spans, enrollment scale, and available school profiles before verifying local fit.
How many Federal Way School District schools have detailed profiles?
4 schools in this district currently link to detailed SchoolsByCounty profiles. Other schools remain listed with NCES directory fields.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.