Public schools in Federal Way, WA
31 open public schools with an address in Federal Way, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
31
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
14,754
31 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Washington median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Federal Way public schools
The federal directory lists 31 public schools in Federal Way, WA: 15 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high, 5 combined or other. The 31 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 14,754 students, an average of 476 per school. The largest campus is Federal Way High School (1,665 students), and the largest elementary school is Wildwood Elementary School (598).
Every listed school belongs to Federal Way 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 16.5:1, similar to 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.
School choice options include 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 9 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 9 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 73% 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 Federal Way
Elementary schools in Federal Way
15| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Elementary School Federal Way School District | PK–05 | 321 | 15.4:1 | |
| Brigadoon Elementary School Federal Way School District | PK–05 | 366 | 16.1:1 | |
| Enterprise Elementary School Federal Way School District | PK–05 | 450 | 16.2:1 | |
| Green Gables Elementary School Federal Way School District | PK–05 | 281 | 14.4:1 | |
| Lake Grove Elementary School Federal Way School District | PK–05 | 390 | 16.5:1 | |
| Mark Twain Elementary School Federal Way School District | PK–05 | 531 | 16.1:1 | |
| Mirror Lake Elementary School Federal Way School District | PK–05 | 491 | 15.8:1 | |
| Nautilus K-8 School Federal Way School District | KG–08 | 469 | 16.5:1 | |
| Olympic View Elementary School Federal Way School District | KG–08 | 547 | 17.2:1 | |
| Panther Lake Elementary School Federal Way School District | PK–05 | 427 | 16.7:1 | |
| Rainier View Elementary School Federal Way School District | PK–05 | 495 | 16.8:1 | |
| Sherwood Forest Elementary School Federal Way School District | PK–05 | 325 | 13.5:1 | |
| Silver Lake Elementary School Federal Way School District | PK–05 | 382 | 16.3:1 | |
| Twin Lakes Elementary School Federal Way School District | PK–05 | 371 | 16.5:1 | |
| Wildwood Elementary School Federal Way School District | PK–05 | 598 | 15.5:1 |
Middle schools in Federal Way
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Way Public Academy Federal Way School District | 06–10 | 309 | 23.3:1 | |
| Illahee Middle School Federal Way School District | 05–08 | 655 | 17.5:1 | |
| Lakota Middle School Federal Way School District | 06–08 | 645 | 19.8:1 | |
| Sacajawea Middle School Federal Way School District | 06–08 | 668 | 18.3:1 |
High schools in Federal Way
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career Academy at Truman High School Federal Way School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 83 | 15.5:1 | |
| Decatur High School Federal Way School District | 09–12 | 1,352 | 21:1 | |
| Employment Transition Program Federal Way School District · Special Education School | 09–12 | 62 | 20.7:1 | |
| Federal Way High School Federal Way School District | 09–12 | 1,665 | 20.7:1 | |
| Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418) Federal Way School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 154 | 35.6:1 | |
| Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie Federal Way School District · Magnet | 06–12 | 532 | 15:1 | |
| Todd Beamer High School Federal Way School District | 09–12 | 1,412 | 21.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Federal Way
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birth to Three Development Center Federal Way School District · Special Education School | PK–PK | 0 | — | |
| Federal Way Public School ECEAP Federal Way School District | PK–PK | 348 | — | |
| Federal Way Public Schools Headstart Federal Way School District | PK–PK | 0 | — | |
| Internet Academy Federal Way School District · Alternative School | PK–12 | 370 | 21.4:1 | |
| Support School Federal Way School District | PK–12 | 55 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White18.3%
- Hispanic33.7%
- Black16.2%
- Asian12.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander6.7%
- Multiracial12.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 29 Federal Way schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (14,754 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Federal Way
How many public schools are in Federal Way, WA?
The current NCES directory lists 31 open public schools with a location address in Federal Way: 15 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high, 5 combined or other. Together they reported 14,754 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Federal Way?
All listed public schools with an address in Federal Way belong to Federal Way 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 Federal Way?
Federal Way High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Federal Way, with 1,665 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Federal Way?
No school with an address in Federal Way 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 Federal Way schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Federal Way public schools is 16.5:1, similar to 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 Federal Way 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