Public schools in Anacortes, WA
10 open public schools with an address in Anacortes, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,661
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.7:1
Washington median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Anacortes public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Anacortes, WA: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,661 students, an average of 266 per school. The largest campus is Anacortes High School (766 students), and the largest elementary school is Island View Elementary (453).
Anacortes School District operates the most schools here (8), and 2 regular districts have at least one Anacortes campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17.7:1, higher than the statewide school median of 16.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 33% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Anacortes
Elementary schools in Anacortes
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidalgo Elementary Anacortes School District | KG–05 | 339 | 15.1:1 | |
| Island View Elementary Anacortes School District | KG–05 | 453 | 15.4:1 | |
| Karen Lamb Decatur School Lopez Island School District | KG–08 | 3 | 3.6:1 | |
| Mount Erie Elementary Anacortes School District | KG–05 | 327 | 15.2:1 |
Middle schools in Anacortes
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anacortes Middle School Anacortes School District | 06–08 | 617 | 22.8:1 |
High schools in Anacortes
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anacortes High School Anacortes School District | 09–12 | 766 | 20.8:1 | |
| Cap Sante High School Anacortes School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 50 | 20:1 | |
| Open Doors Anacortes School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 7 | — | |
| Open Doors - Youth Reengagement Program Northwest Educational Service District 189 · Alternative School | 09–12 | 63 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Anacortes
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney Early Childhood Education Center Anacortes School District | PK–PK | 36 | 36:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.9%
- Hispanic13%
- Black1%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Anacortes schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,661 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Anacortes
How many public schools are in Anacortes, WA?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Anacortes: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,661 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Anacortes?
Schools with an address in Anacortes belong to 3 education agencies, led by Anacortes School District (8 schools), Lopez Island School District (1 school), Northwest Educational Service District 189 (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Anacortes?
Anacortes High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Anacortes, with 766 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Anacortes?
No school with an address in Anacortes is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Washington.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Anacortes schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Anacortes public schools is 17.7:1, higher than the Washington school median of 16.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Anacortes guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Washington cities