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King County Public Schools

King County, Washington

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

537

public schools

Total Enrollment

277,044

students

School Districts

28

districts

Directory guide

How to use the King County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Washington; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

King County has 28 district entries. Seattle School District No. 1 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 109 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 51 listed communities. SEATTLE has the most listed schools, with 91 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 298 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 12 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 7 charter, 5 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

57 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

537

in King County

Reported Enrollment

277,044

537 schools reporting

School Districts

28

districts

Charter Schools

7

1% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary298
Middle79
High117
Other43

28 School Districts in King County

Seattle School District No. 1

109 schools
51,238 students

Lake Washington School District

58 schools
30,991 students

Kent School District

45 schools
25,586 students

Federal Way School District

46 schools
21,606 students

Issaquah School District

30 schools
19,524 students

Bellevue School District

32 schools
19,089 students

Highline School District

43 schools
18,048 students

Auburn School District

27 schools
17,857 students

Renton School District

30 schools
15,230 students

Shoreline School District

18 schools
9,564 students

537 Public Schools in King County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 57 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 537 matching schools

Tahoma Senior High School

Tahoma School District

Maple Valley, 98038 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,790 students

Issaquah High School

Issaquah School District

ISSAQUAH, 98027 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,412 students

Eastlake High School

Lake Washington School District

Sammamish, 98074 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,349 students

Redmond High School

Lake Washington School District

Redmond, 98052 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,218 students

Skyline High School

Issaquah School District

SAMMAMISH, 98075 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,170 students

Kent-Meridian High School

Kent School District

Kent, 98030 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,128 students

Mount Si High School

Snoqualmie Valley School District

SNOQUALMIE, 98065 / Town: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,081 students

Kentridge High School

Kent School District

Kent, 98031 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,034 students

Lake Washington High School

Lake Washington School District

Kirkland, 98033 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,015 students

Auburn Riverside High School

Auburn School District

AUBURN, 98092 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,909 students

Mount Rainier High School

Highline School District

Des Moines, 98198 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,873 students

Hazen Senior High School

Renton School District

Renton, 98059 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,871 students

Auburn Senior High School

Auburn School District

AUBURN, 98002 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,844 students

Thomas Jefferson High School

Federal Way School District

AUBURN, 98001 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,797 students

Bothell High School

Northshore School District

Bothell, 98011 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,764 students

Kentwood High School

Kent School District

Covington, 98042 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,733 students

Newport Senior High School

Bellevue School District

Bellevue, 98006 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,726 students

Juanita High School

Lake Washington School District

Kirkland, 98034 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,695 students

Lincoln High School

Seattle School District No. 1

Seattle, 98103 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,653 students

Garfield High School

Seattle School District No. 1

SEATTLE, 98122 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,642 students

Additional School Profiles

Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.

37 more profiles

King County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which King County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Washington. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the King County public school directory?

The directory lists 537 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in King County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this King County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some King County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 57 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in King County?

Start with the 28 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this King County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to King County Education OverviewCounty school score: 54/100

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.