The average student-teacher ratio in Washington public elementary schools is approximately 17:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 2:1
7:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (1988-2025)
Public Elementary Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Washington (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
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: #2 - 42. - 4.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-8
Decatur Island
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 375-6004
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 375-6004
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
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: #2 - 42. - 4.
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: #5 - 95. - 9.
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: #5 - 95. - 9.
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: #5 - 95. - 9.
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: #5 - 95. - 9.
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: #5 - 95. - 9.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 5-12
8805 Steilacoom Blvd
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 756-2522
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 756-2522
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
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: #10 - 1410. - 14.
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: #10 - 1410. - 14.
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: #10 - 1410. - 14.
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: #10 - 1410. - 14.
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: #15 - 2415. - 24.
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: #15 - 2415. - 24.
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: #15 - 2415. - 24.
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: #15 - 2415. - 24.
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
Rank: #15 - 2415. - 24.
Grays Harbor Juvenile Detention
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-12
103 Junction City Rd.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2189
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2189
Rank: #15 - 2415. - 24.
Interagency Programs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-12
2445 3rd Ave S
Seattle, WA 98124
(206) 252-0749
Seattle, WA 98124
(206) 252-0749
Rank: #15 - 2415. - 24.
Lacrosse Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-8
111 Hill Ave
Lacrosse, WA 99143
(509) 549-3591
Lacrosse, WA 99143
(509) 549-3591
Rank: #15 - 2415. - 24.
Lind-ritzville Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-8
N 507 E St
Lind, WA 99341
(509) 677-3408
Lind, WA 99341
(509) 677-3408
Rank: #15 - 2415. - 24.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-8
2334 Lummi View Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-4300
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-4300
Rank: #15 - 2415. - 24.
Washtucna Elementary/high School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
730 East Booth Avenue
Washtucna, WA 99371
(509) 646-3211
Washtucna, WA 99371
(509) 646-3211
Rank: #25 - 3825. - 38.
A-3 Multiagency Adolescent Prog
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-12
1807 N. Washington
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6299
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6299
Rank: #25 - 3825. - 38.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-6
2978 E Benge Winona Rd
Benge, WA 99105
(509) 887-2370
Benge, WA 99105
(509) 887-2370
Rank: #25 - 3825. - 38.
Bickleton Elementary & High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-12
3626 Bickleton Highway
Bickleton, WA 99322
(509) 896-5473
Bickleton, WA 99322
(509) 896-5473
Rank: #25 - 3825. - 38.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-12
5625 52nd Street East
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 445-6000
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 445-6000
Rank: #25 - 3825. - 38.
Creston Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-6
485 Se E Street
Creston, WA 99117
(509) 636-2721
Creston, WA 99117
(509) 636-2721
Rank: #25 - 3825. - 38.
Dixie Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-5
10520 E. Hwy. 12
Dixie, WA 99329
(509) 525-5339
Dixie, WA 99329
(509) 525-5339
Rank: #25 - 3825. - 38.
Echo Glen School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 5-12
33010 Se 99th St
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
(425) 831-2520
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
(425) 831-2520
Rank: #25 - 3825. - 38.
Endicott/st John Elementary And Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-8
308 School Drive
Endicott, WA 99125
(509) 657-3523
Endicott, WA 99125
(509) 657-3523
Rank: #25 - 3825. - 38.
Hollingsworth Academy
Special Education School
(Reading: ≤20%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-12
13400 Ne 9th Street
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 604-6700
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 604-6700
Rank: #25 - 3825. - 38.
Lamont Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 5-8
602 Main Street
Lamont, WA 99017
(509) 257-2463
Lamont, WA 99017
(509) 257-2463
Rank: #25 - 3825. - 38.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-12
15209 Se 376th St
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-6709
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-6709
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Washington average public elementary schools student-teacher ratio?
The Washington average public elementary schools student-teacher ratio is 17:1 for 2026.
What are the public elementary schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Washington?
The best top-ranked public elementary schools in Washington include Touchstone, Decatur Elementary School and Renton Academy.
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