For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,173 students in Langley, WA (there are , serving 150 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Langley, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Langley, WA are South Whidbey High School, South Whidbey Academy and South Whidbey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Langley, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Langley have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Langley, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Whidbey High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5675 Maxwelton
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 361 students
Rank: #22.
South Whidbey Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5675 Maxwelton Road
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Grades: 10-12
| 43 students
Rank: #33.
South Whidbey Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5380 Maxwelton Rd
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4600
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4600
Grades: K-5
| 484 students
Rank: #44.
South Whidbey Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5675 Maxwelton Road
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 283 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Whidbey Special Services
Special Education School
5520 Maxwelton Road
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-6100
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-6100
Grades: PK-1
| 2 students
Langley, Washington 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5476 S Maxwelton Rd
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-6200
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-6200
Grades: PK-3
| 319 students
Whidbey Island Academy Shared School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
5476 Maxwelton Rd
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-7879
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-7879
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Langley, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Langley, WA include South Whidbey High School, South Whidbey Academy and South Whidbey Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Langley?
5 public schools are located in Langley.
What percentage of students in Langley go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Langley are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Langley?
Langley public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Langley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Langley include: South Whidbey Middle School vs. South Whidbey Elementary School, South Whidbey Middle School vs. South Whidbey High School
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