For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 769 students in 98260, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98260, WA are South Whidbey Elementary School and South Whidbey Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98260 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98260, WA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98260, WA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Whidbey Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5380 Maxwelton Rd
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4600
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4600
Grades: K-5
| 484 students
Rank: #22.
South Whidbey Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5675 Maxwelton Road
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 283 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Whidbey Special Services
Special Education School
5520 Maxwelton Road
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-6100
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-6100
Grades: PK-1
| 2 students
98260, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5476 S Maxwelton Rd
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-6200
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-6200
Grades: PK-3
| 319 students
Whidbey Island Academy Shared School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
5476 Maxwelton Rd
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-7879
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-7879
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 98260, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98260, WA include South Whidbey Elementary School and South Whidbey Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98260?
3 public elementary schools are located in 98260.
What is the racial composition of students in 98260?
98260 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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