For the 2026 school year, there are 8 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)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waldron Island School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 School Road
Waldron, WA 98297
(206) 376-2286
Waldron, WA 98297
(206) 376-2286
Gr: 1-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Griffin Bay School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
85 Blair Avenue
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-3292
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-3292
Gr: K-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Oasis K-12
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
557 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Gr: K-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Lopez Middle High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
86 School Road
Lopez Island, WA 98261
(360) 468-2202
Lopez Island, WA 98261
(360) 468-2202
Gr: 7-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Orcas Island Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
715 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Gr: 6-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Shaw Island Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44 Hoffman Cove Road
Shaw Island, WA 98286
(360) 468-2570
Shaw Island, WA 98286
(360) 468-2570
Gr: K-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Friday Harbor Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
85 Blair Avenue
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-5214
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-5214
Gr: 6-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
532 Reid Harbor Road
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-4133
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-4133
Gr: K-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
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).
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