Summary:
Anacortes, a coastal city in northwest Washington, has eight schools serving approximately 2,622 students, from elementary through high school, along with alternative and youth-reengagement programs. The main Anacortes School District includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and a comprehensive high school. Overall, the district ranks 41st of 238 Washington districts, placing it around the 83rd percentile. The traditional schools generally perform above state averages, with the strongest results at the high-school level.
Anacortes High School is the clear standout, ranking in the 96th percentile statewide and reporting a 97.9% graduation rate. Its proficiency rates were 84.66% in English, 67.55% in math, and 78.81% in science, all well above Washington averages. The elementary schools also perform well. Mount Erie Elementary showed the strongest recent improvement and ranked in the 84th percentile, while Island View Elementary had the highest elementary English and science results. Fidalgo Elementary had notable third-grade math performance but experienced declines across its all-grade results, especially in science.
Anacortes Middle School ranks above the state midpoint and is strongest in math, but it is the main area parents may want to examine closely. Its 2025–2026 results declined in English, math, and science, and it trailed district averages in every subject; science proficiency was 49.51%, compared with 64.06% districtwide. Cap Sante High School and the two Open Doors programs serve smaller, specialized student populations, so their outcomes should be considered separately from the comprehensive high school. The Open Doors - Youth Reengagement Program is likewise intended for reengagement rather than direct comparison by test scores.
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