San Juan County Schools & Education
San Juan County, Washington
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
48/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
79.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
79.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 81.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,052
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
48/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 51/100
State Score Position
#21
of 39 counties by score
Education Data Brief: San Juan County
Measured School Summary
San Juan County has midrange measured school signals (score: 48/100) with a graduation rate of 79.1%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
San Juan County spends $10,052 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 5% below the Washington average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read San Juan County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
15 public schools and 4 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
48/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #21 of 39 Washington counties with school score data.
Completion
79.1%
2.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$10,052
$802 above the state average
School coverage
15
4 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
San Juan County has 15 public schools across 4 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What San Juan County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
San Juan County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#21
of 39 Washington counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
San Juan Island School District
Elementary to high school visible
782 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Orcas Island School District
Elementary to high school visible
701 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Lopez School District
Elementary and high visible
228 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Shaw Island School District
Elementary school only in this slice
9 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Orcas Island School District is the largest listed district slice, with 6 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in San Juan County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different San Juan County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in San Juan County, Washington
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Island Learning Across Four Districts
San Juan County serves 1,720 students through 15 public schools spread across four island-based districts. The infrastructure is entirely rural, consisting of seven elementary schools and a handful of middle and high schools.
San Juan and Orcas Island Hubs
San Juan Island and Orcas Island districts are the primary providers, serving 782 and 701 students respectively. There are zero charter schools in the county, ensuring all public funding remains within the traditional local districts.
An Intimate, Rural Island Feel
Every school in the county is classified as rural, with an average enrollment of just 115 students. Friday Harbor Elementary is the largest campus with 321 students, offering a community-centric feel that is rare in larger counties.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in San Juan County
Reported Enrollment
1,720
15 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in San Juan County
San Juan Island School District
Orcas Island School District
Lopez School District
Shaw Island School District
15 Public Schools in San Juan County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday Harbor Elementary School | Record | San Juan Island School District | FRIDAY HARBOR, 98250Rural: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 321 |
| OASIS K-12 | Record | Orcas Island School District | EASTSOUND, 98245Rural: Distant | KG–12 | Alternative | 279 |
| Friday Harbor High School | Record | San Juan Island School District | Friday Harbor, 98250Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 245 |
| Friday Harbor Middle School | Record | San Juan Island School District | FRIDAY HARBOR, 98250Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 178 |
| Orcas Island High School | Record | Orcas Island School District | EASTSOUND, 98245Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 152 |
| Lopez Middle High School | Record | Lopez School District | Lopez Island, 98261Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 134 |
| Orcas Island Elementary School | Record | Orcas Island School District | EASTSOUND, 98245Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 133 |
| Orcas Island Middle School | Record | Orcas Island School District | EASTSOUND, 98245Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 107 |
| Lopez Elementary School | Record | Lopez School District | Lopez Island, 98261Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 91 |
| Griffin Bay School | Record | San Juan Island School District | Friday Harbor, 98250Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Alternative | 36 |
| Orcas Island Montessori Public | Record | Orcas Island School District | Eastsound, 98245Rural: Distant | 1–3 | Primary | 23 |
| Shaw Island Elementary School | Record | Shaw Island School District | Shaw Island, 98286Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 9 |
| Waldron Island School | Record | Orcas Island School District | WALDRON ISLAND, 98297Rural: Distant | 1–8 | Primary | 7 |
| Decatur Elementary | Record | Lopez School District | Anacortes, 98221Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 3 |
| Griffin Bay School Open Doors | Record | San Juan Island School District | Friday Harbor, 98250Rural: Remote | 10–12 | Alternative | 2 |
Friday Harbor Elementary School
San Juan Island School District
FRIDAY HARBOR, 98250 / Rural: Remote
OASIS K-12
Orcas Island School District
EASTSOUND, 98245 / Rural: Distant
Friday Harbor High School
San Juan Island School District
Friday Harbor, 98250 / Rural: Remote
Friday Harbor Middle School
San Juan Island School District
FRIDAY HARBOR, 98250 / Rural: Remote
Orcas Island High School
Orcas Island School District
EASTSOUND, 98245 / Rural: Distant
Lopez Middle High School
Lopez School District
Lopez Island, 98261 / Rural: Distant
Orcas Island Elementary School
Orcas Island School District
EASTSOUND, 98245 / Rural: Distant
Orcas Island Middle School
Orcas Island School District
EASTSOUND, 98245 / Rural: Distant
Lopez Elementary School
Lopez School District
Lopez Island, 98261 / Rural: Distant
Griffin Bay School
San Juan Island School District
Friday Harbor, 98250 / Rural: Remote
Orcas Island Montessori Public
Orcas Island School District
Eastsound, 98245 / Rural: Distant
Shaw Island Elementary School
Shaw Island School District
Shaw Island, 98286 / Rural: Distant
Waldron Island School
Orcas Island School District
WALDRON ISLAND, 98297 / Rural: Distant
Griffin Bay School Open Doors
San Juan Island School District
Friday Harbor, 98250 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,052
State avg $9,250
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Schools in San Juan County, Washington — FAQ
What does the school system look like in San Juan County, Washington?
San Juan County serves 1,720 students through 15 public schools spread across four island-based districts. The infrastructure is entirely rural, consisting of seven elementary schools and a handful of middle and high schools.
What are the major school districts in San Juan County, Washington?
San Juan Island and Orcas Island districts are the primary providers, serving 782 and 701 students respectively. There are zero charter schools in the county, ensuring all public funding remains within the traditional local districts.
What is the school experience like in San Juan County?
Every school in the county is classified as rural, with an average enrollment of just 115 students. Friday Harbor Elementary is the largest campus with 321 students, offering a community-centric feel that is rare in larger counties.
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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.