Public schools in Sumner, WA
6 open public schools with an address in Sumner, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,233
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
19.8:1
Washington median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Sumner public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Sumner, WA: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,233 students, an average of 706 per school. The largest campus is Sumner High School (1,857 students), and the largest elementary school is Maple Lawn Elementary (628).
Every listed school belongs to Sumner-Bonney Lake 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 19.8:1, 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.
About 40% 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 Sumner
Elementary schools in Sumner
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daffodil Valley Elementary Sumner-Bonney Lake School District | PK–05 | 524 | 19.8:1 | |
| Liberty Ridge Elementary Sumner-Bonney Lake School District | PK–05 | 515 | 17.2:1 | |
| Maple Lawn Elementary Sumner-Bonney Lake School District | PK–05 | 628 | 21.4:1 |
Middle schools in Sumner
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumner Middle School Sumner-Bonney Lake School District | 06–08 | 674 | 19.1:1 |
High schools in Sumner
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumner High School Sumner-Bonney Lake School District | 09–12 | 1,857 | 22.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Sumner
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumner Special Services Sumner-Bonney Lake School District · Special Education School | PK–PK | 35 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White59.6%
- Hispanic21.7%
- Black2.1%
- Asian3.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.2%
- Multiracial10.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Sumner schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,233 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Sumner
How many public schools are in Sumner, WA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Sumner: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,233 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Sumner?
All listed public schools with an address in Sumner belong to Sumner-Bonney Lake 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 Sumner?
Sumner High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Sumner, with 1,857 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Sumner?
No school with an address in Sumner 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 Sumner schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Sumner public schools is 19.8:1, 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 Sumner 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