The average student-teacher ratio in Washington public schools is approximately 18:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
6:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Public Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Washington (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 7-12
411 N. 5th St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Se Area Technical Skills Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 11-12
525 Campus Loop Dr
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-2000
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-2000
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Spokane Area Professional-technical Skills Center
Vocational School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 9-12
N 4141 Regal Street
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 354-7470
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 354-7470
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Wenatchee Valley Technical Skills Center
Vocational School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 9-12
327 E Penny Road Ste D
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-8827
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-8827
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
West Sound Technical Skills Center
Vocational School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 11-12
101 National Avenue
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 473-0550
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 473-0550
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
East Grays Harbor High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
705 West Waldrip
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-5086
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-5086
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
2010 N Puget St
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 596-6100
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 596-6100
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-8
Decatur Island
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 375-6004
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 375-6004
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center
Vocational School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
2205 W Campus Pl
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 848-0706
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 848-0706
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Renton Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
2607 Jones Ave S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2550
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2550
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-12
1726 Jerome Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5581
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5581
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-8
532 Reid Harbor Road
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-4133
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-4133
Rank: #13 - 2513. - 25.
Burlington-edison Alternative School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
301 N Burlington Blvd
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3311
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3311
Rank: #13 - 2513. - 25.
Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 10-12
900 E Yonezawa Blvd
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 793-7000
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 793-7000
Rank: #13 - 2513. - 25.
Glenwood Secondary
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
320 Bunnell St.
Glenwood, WA 98619
(509) 364-3438
Glenwood, WA 98619
(509) 364-3438
Rank: #13 - 2513. - 25.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
Hcoo Stop 2, Holden Village
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4031
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4031
Rank: #13 - 2513. - 25.
Lacrosse High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
111 Hill Ave
Lacrosse, WA 99143
(509) 549-3591
Lacrosse, WA 99143
(509) 549-3591
Rank: #13 - 2513. - 25.
Northport Homelink Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
402 10th Street
Northport, WA 99157
(509) 732-4251
Northport, WA 99157
(509) 732-4251
Rank: #13 - 2513. - 25.
Oak Grove
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-6
8805 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Rank: #13 - 2513. - 25.
Pacific Crest Innovation Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
1142 Jessup Rd
Bingen, WA 98605
(509) 538-2522
Bingen, WA 98605
(509) 538-2522
Rank: #13 - 2513. - 25.
Paideia High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
3043 Huffman Road
Valley, WA 99181
(509) 937-2655
Valley, WA 99181
(509) 937-2655
Rank: #13 - 2513. - 25.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
105 6th St. N
Skykomish, WA 98288
(206) 677-2623
Skykomish, WA 98288
(206) 677-2623
Rank: #13 - 2513. - 25.
Sprague High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
614 W. Fifth Street
Sprague, WA 99032
(509) 257-2511
Sprague, WA 99032
(509) 257-2511
Rank: #13 - 2513. - 25.
Starbuck School
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-8
717 Tucannon St
Starbuck, WA 99359
(509) 399-2381
Starbuck, WA 99359
(509) 399-2381
Rank: #13 - 2513. - 25.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 5-12
8805 Steilacoom Blvd
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 756-2522
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 756-2522
Rank: #26 - 3126. - 31.
Internet Pasco Academy Of Learning
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-8
2803 N Road 88
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6765
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6765
Rank: #26 - 3126. - 31.
Kahlotus Elementary & High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
100 W Martin St
Kahlotus, WA 99335
(509) 282-3338
Kahlotus, WA 99335
(509) 282-3338
Rank: #26 - 3126. - 31.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-2
Pt. Roberts Primary, 2050 Bens
Point Roberts, WA 98281
(360) 945-2223
Point Roberts, WA 98281
(360) 945-2223
Rank: #26 - 3126. - 31.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-12
2801 32nd Avenue Sw
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-3198
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-3198
Rank: #26 - 3126. - 31.
Waldron Island School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 1-8
1 School Road
Waldron, WA 98297
(206) 376-2286
Waldron, WA 98297
(206) 376-2286
Rank: #26 - 3126. - 31.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 8-12
455 W Rose St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3275
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3275
Rank: #32 - 4332. - 43.
Bryant Montessori Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-8
717 S. Grant Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2800
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2800
Rank: #32 - 4332. - 43.
Chief Kitsap Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-12
15838 Sandy Hook Rd
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 394-8566
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 394-8566
Rank: #32 - 4332. - 43.
Firwood
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 4-12
8805 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Rank: #32 - 4332. - 43.
Garfield Middle School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-8
810 N Third Street
Garfield, WA 99130
(509) 878-1921
Garfield, WA 99130
(509) 878-1921
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Washington average public schools student-teacher ratio?
The Washington average public schools student-teacher ratio is 18:1 for 2026.
What are the public schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Washington?
The best top-ranked public schools in Washington include Mason County Detention Center, Se Area Technical Skills Center and Spokane Area Professional-technical Skills Center.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Washington?
The public high school with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Washington is Mason County Detention Center, with a value of 1:1. The public elementary school with the lowest student-teacher ratio is Touchstone, with a value of 2:1.
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