Public schools in Langley, WA
5 open public schools with an address in Langley, 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
1,207
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
21.3:1
Washington median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Langley public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Langley, WA: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,207 students, an average of 241 per school. The largest campus is South Whidbey Elementary (485 students).
Every listed school belongs to South Whidbey 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 21.3:1, 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 38% 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 Langley
Elementary schools in Langley
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Whidbey Elementary South Whidbey School District | KG–05 | 485 | 16.8:1 | |
| South Whidbey Special Services South Whidbey School District · Special Education School | PK–01 | 0 | — |
Middle schools in Langley
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Whidbey Middle South Whidbey School District | 06–08 | 290 | 24.9:1 |
High schools in Langley
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Whidbey Academy South Whidbey School District · Alternative School | 10–12 | 42 | 42:1 | |
| South Whidbey High School South Whidbey School District | 09–12 | 390 | 17.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79.6%
- Hispanic8.4%
- Black0.7%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial7.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Langley schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,207 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Langley
How many public schools are in Langley, WA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Langley: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 1,207 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Langley?
All listed public schools with an address in Langley belong to South Whidbey 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 Langley?
South Whidbey High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Langley, with 390 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Langley?
No school with an address in Langley 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 Langley schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Langley public schools is 21.3:1, 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 Langley 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