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Anacortes School District


At a glance
42ndof 247 Washington districts▼ 16
Better than 82% of Washington districts
2200 M Ave
Anacortes, WA 98221-3794
·(360) 503-1200·All Washington district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 83% of districts
8
Schools
2,595
Students
1
5-star school
Top rankedAnacortes High School24th of 438 Washington high schools
Biggest riser
Mount Erie Elementary up 42 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Fidalgo Elementary 15 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
4★
1★
2 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Anacortes School District is a high-performing system of seven public schools, serving roughly 2,500 students from kindergarten through 12th grade in a Washington community.

The district's clear standout is Anacortes High School, which ranks among the top 5% of high schools in the state, boasts a 98% graduation rate, and leads in academic proficiency. The three elementary schools—Island View, Fidalgo, and Mount Erie—provide a strong and consistent foundation, with Fidalgo showing particular strength in science. Anacortes Middle School maintains solid performance above state averages, though its scores represent a typical middle-grade dip compared to the high-performing elementary schools.

A significant area of focus is the alternative high school pathway. Cap Sante High School has much lower graduation rates and academic proficiency compared to the comprehensive high school, indicating a very different student experience. The district's overall success is anchored by its traditional schools, but improving outcomes for students in alternative programs is a key opportunity.

Ranking:
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E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private





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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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