Public schools in Lakewood, WA
23 open public schools with an address in Lakewood, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
23
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,639
23 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Washington median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Lakewood public schools
The federal directory lists 23 public schools in Lakewood, WA: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 7 high, 3 combined or other. The 23 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,639 students, an average of 419 per school. The largest campus is Clover Park High School (1,161 students), and the largest elementary school is Four Heroes Elementary (541).
Clover Park School District operates the most schools here (22), 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 15.1:1, lower 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 8 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 8 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 72% 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 Lakewood
Elementary schools in Lakewood
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custer Elementary School Clover Park School District | PK–05 | 358 | 17:1 | |
| Dower Elementary School Clover Park School District | PK–05 | 337 | 15.7:1 | |
| Four Heroes Elementary Clover Park School District | PK–05 | 541 | 14.2:1 | |
| Idlewild Elementary School Clover Park School District | PK–05 | 380 | 15.1:1 | |
| Lake Louise Elementary School Clover Park School District | PK–05 | 450 | 13.9:1 | |
| Lakeview Hope Academy Clover Park School District | PK–05 | 540 | 13.8:1 | |
| Oakbrook Elementary School Clover Park School District | PK–05 | 285 | 14.8:1 | |
| Park Lodge Elementary School Clover Park School District | PK–05 | 363 | 12.8:1 | |
| Tillicum Elementary School Clover Park School District | PK–05 | 272 | 14.9:1 | |
| Tyee Park Elementary School Clover Park School District | PK–05 | 381 | 15.2:1 |
Middle schools in Lakewood
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudtloff Middle School Clover Park School District | 06–08 | 555 | 15:1 | |
| Lochburn Middle School Clover Park School District | 06–08 | 497 | 15.1:1 | |
| Thomas Middle School Clover Park School District | 06–08 | 934 | 17.6:1 |
High schools in Lakewood
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfaretta House Clover Park School District · Special Education School | 11–12 | 26 | — | |
| Clover Park High School Clover Park School District | 09–12 | 1,161 | 16.4:1 | |
| CPSD Open Doors Program Clover Park School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 276 | 30.7:1 | |
| General William H. Harrison Preparatory School Clover Park School District | 06–12 | 738 | 18.5:1 | |
| Lakes High School Clover Park School District | 09–12 | 1,158 | 18.9:1 | |
| Northwest Career and Technical High School Clover Park Technical College · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Transition Day Students Clover Park School District | 05–12 | 8 | 5.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Lakewood
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clover Park Early Learning Program Clover Park School District | PK–PK | 213 | 30.4:1 | |
| Gravelly Lake K-12 Academy Clover Park School District · Alternative School | KG–12 | 162 | 54:1 | |
| Special Education Services/relife Clover Park School District · Special Education School | PK–12 | 4 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White22.5%
- Hispanic36.8%
- Black13.4%
- Asian4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander6.6%
- Multiracial13.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 22 Lakewood schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,639 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lakewood
How many public schools are in Lakewood, WA?
The current NCES directory lists 23 open public schools with a location address in Lakewood: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 7 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 9,639 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lakewood?
Schools with an address in Lakewood belong to 2 education agencies, led by Clover Park School District (22 schools), Clover Park Technical College (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 Lakewood?
Clover Park High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lakewood, with 1,161 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lakewood?
No school with an address in Lakewood 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 Lakewood schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lakewood public schools is 15.1:1, lower 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 Lakewood 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