Approximately 39% of public school students in Washington are eligible for free lunch (2026).
The public schools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Washington is Burlington-edison Alternative School, East Grays Harbor High School, and Chief Leschi School, among others each with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 91%
100%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Public Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Washington (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 191. - 19.
Burlington-edison Alternative School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
301 N Burlington Blvd
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3311
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3311
Rank: #1 - 191. - 19.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
5625 52nd Street East
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 445-6000
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 445-6000
Rank: #1 - 191. - 19.
East Grays Harbor High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
705 West Waldrip
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-5086
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-5086
Rank: #1 - 191. - 19.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
15230 15th N.e.
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 361-3033
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 361-3033
Rank: #1 - 191. - 19.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
1338 Sw Old Clifton Rd
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 337-5401
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 337-5401
Rank: #1 - 191. - 19.
Kittitas B-5 Special Educational Program
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
501 N Pierce Avenue
Kittitas, WA 98934
(855) 380-8843
Kittitas, WA 98934
(855) 380-8843
Rank: #1 - 191. - 19.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
201 S. Pine St.
Medical Lake, WA 99022
(509) 299-7733
Medical Lake, WA 99022
(509) 299-7733
Rank: #1 - 191. - 19.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
411 N. 5th St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Rank: #1 - 191. - 19.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-10
229 Schoolhouse Loop Rd, Po Bo
Nespelem, WA 99155
(509) 634-4541
Nespelem, WA 99155
(509) 634-4541
Rank: #1 - 191. - 19.
Nw Learning Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
4407 172nd St Ne
Everett, WA 98213
(425) 385-5250
Everett, WA 98213
(425) 385-5250
Rank: #1 - 191. - 19.
Preschool
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
235 Nw Vancouver Ave
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-5672
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-5672
Rank: #1 - 191. - 19.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
1726 Jerome Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5581
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5581
Rank: #1 - 191. - 19.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
605 3rd St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 336-9360
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 336-9360
Rank: #1 - 191. - 19.
Skill Source
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
233 N Chelan St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-3369
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-3369
Rank: #1 - 191. - 19.
Special Education Services/relife
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
14721 Murray St
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5170
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5170
Rank: #1 - 191. - 19.
Step To College Open Doors High School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
500 W Main St
Grandview, WA 98930
(509) 882-7014
Grandview, WA 98930
(509) 882-7014
Rank: #1 - 191. - 19.
West Sound Technical Skills Center
Vocational School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 11-12
101 National Avenue
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 473-0550
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 473-0550
Rank: #1 - 191. - 19.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
311 Grand Ave 6th Fl
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6707
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6707
Rank: #1 - 191. - 19.
White River Special Educational Services
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-K
240 North A Street
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3952
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3952
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK
1406 E. D Street
Deer Park, WA 99006
(509) 464-5606
Deer Park, WA 99006
(509) 464-5606
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: K-8
2334 Lummi View Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-4300
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-4300
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: K-12
15209 Se 376th St
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-6709
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-6709
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: 9-12
2334 Lummi View Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-4300
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-4300
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: K-9
169 N End Omak Lk Rd
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 422-7590
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 422-7590
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: K-8
11110 Conine Avenue Se
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 456-1311
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 456-1311
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: 8-12
601 Linden St
Toppenish, WA 98948
(509) 865-4778
Toppenish, WA 98948
(509) 865-4778
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: PK
1150 W Chestnut St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-1780
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-1780
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: PK
1313 Pacific
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2190
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2190
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: K-12
12181 La Push Rd
La Push, WA 98350
(360) 963-4100
La Push, WA 98350
(360) 963-4100
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK
3616 South Road, Suite C-4
Mukilteo, WA 98275
(425) 356-1312
Mukilteo, WA 98275
(425) 356-1312
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Nespelem Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-8
229 Schoolhouse Loop Rd
Nespelem, WA 99155
(509) 634-4541
Nespelem, WA 99155
(509) 634-4541
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK
35 K St Se
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-7547
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-7547
Rank: #3333.
Lake Quinault School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: K-12
6130 Us Highway 101
Amanda Park, WA 98526
(360) 288-2414
Amanda Park, WA 98526
(360) 288-2414
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Bridgeport Aurora High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: 9-12
1400 Tacoma
Bridgeport, WA 98813
(509) 686-5656
Bridgeport, WA 98813
(509) 686-5656
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Lake Roosevelt Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: 9-12
412 Federal Ave
Coulee Dam, WA 99116
(509) 631-3198
Coulee Dam, WA 99116
(509) 631-3198
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Washington average of public schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Washington average of public schools students eligible for free lunch is 39%% for 2026.
What are the public schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Washington?
The best top-ranked public schools in Washington include Burlington-edison Alternative School, Chief Leschi School and East Grays Harbor High School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Washington?
The public high school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Washington is Burlington-edison Alternative School, with a value of 100%. The public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch is Chief Leschi School, with a value of 100%.
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