Public schools in Buckley, WA
7 open public schools with an address in Buckley, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,216
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.3:1
Washington median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Buckley public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Buckley, WA: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,216 students, an average of 602 per school. The largest campus is White River High School (1,340 students), and the largest elementary school is Elk Ridge Elementary (564).
Every listed school belongs to White River School District. 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 18.3:1, 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 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 35% 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 Buckley
Elementary schools in Buckley
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Ridge Elementary White River School District | KG–05 | 564 | 16.6:1 | |
| Foothills Elementary White River School District | 01–05 | 470 | 15.2:1 | |
| Mountain Meadow Elementary White River School District | 01–05 | 443 | 17.7:1 | |
| White River Early Learning Center White River School District | PK–KG | 360 | 18.9:1 |
Middle schools in Buckley
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier Middle School White River School District | 06–08 | 999 | 20.6:1 |
High schools in Buckley
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White River High School White River School District | 09–12 | 1,340 | 22.8:1 | |
| White River Reengagement Program White River School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 40 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.7%
- Hispanic15%
- Black1.6%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial7.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Buckley schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,216 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Buckley
How many public schools are in Buckley, WA?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Buckley: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 4,216 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Buckley?
All listed public schools with an address in Buckley belong to White River School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Buckley?
White River High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Buckley, with 1,340 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Buckley?
No school with an address in Buckley 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 Buckley schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Buckley public schools is 18.3:1, 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 Buckley 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