Public schools in Friday Harbor, WA
5 open public schools with an address in Friday Harbor, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
794
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Washington median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Friday Harbor public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Friday Harbor, WA: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 794 students, an average of 159 per school. The largest campus is Friday Harbor Elementary School (329 students).
Every listed school belongs to San Juan Island 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 16.1:1, 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 42% 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 Friday Harbor
Elementary schools in Friday Harbor
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday Harbor Elementary School San Juan Island School District | KG–05 | 329 | 14:1 |
Middle schools in Friday Harbor
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday Harbor Middle School San Juan Island School District | 06–08 | 157 | 15.1:1 |
High schools in Friday Harbor
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday Harbor High School San Juan Island School District | 09–12 | 255 | 17.1:1 | |
| Griffin Bay School Open Doors San Juan Island School District · Alternative School | 10–12 | 6 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Friday Harbor
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Bay School San Juan Island School District · Alternative School | KG–12 | 47 | 23.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70.8%
- Hispanic21.4%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Friday Harbor schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (794 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Friday Harbor
How many public schools are in Friday Harbor, WA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Friday Harbor: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 794 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Friday Harbor?
All listed public schools with an address in Friday Harbor belong to San Juan Island 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 Friday Harbor?
Friday Harbor High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Friday Harbor, with 255 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Friday Harbor?
No school with an address in Friday Harbor 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 Friday Harbor schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Friday Harbor public schools is 16.1:1, 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 Friday Harbor 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