For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,229 students in Buckley, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in Buckley, WA are Mountain Meadow Elementary School, Elk Ridge Elementary School and Foothills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buckley, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Buckley have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Buckley, WA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11812 Mundy Loss Rd
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3356
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3356
Gr: 1-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Elk Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
340 White River Park Rd
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3354
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3354
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Foothills Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10621 234th Ave E.
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3355
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3355
Gr: 1-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
White River High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26928 120th St E
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3352
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3352
Gr: 9-12 | 1,351 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Glacier Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
240 North C St
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3395
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3395
Gr: 6-8 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
27515 120th Street East
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-5830
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-5830
Gr: PK-K | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
White River Reengagement Program
Alternative School
26928 120th St E
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-0600
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-0600
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
White River Special Educational Services
Special Education School
240 North A Street
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3952
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3952
Gr: PK-K | 11 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Buckley, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Collins Alternative Programs (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
27515 120th St E
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-1182
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-1182
Gr: 4-12
27515 120th St. E
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3353
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3353
Gr: 6-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
250 West Main
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3389
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3389
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Buckley, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Buckley, WA include Mountain Meadow Elementary School, Elk Ridge Elementary School and Foothills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Buckley?
9 public schools are located in Buckley.
What is the racial composition of students in Buckley?
Buckley public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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