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Schools in Vashon · Vashon Island School District

Vashon’s public schools outscore 87% of Washington districts

In Vashon, 55% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Washington average (40%). The grade covers the public school district serving Vashon, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Washington, not nationally.

#51of 285 Washington townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Washington state tests taken in spring 2022, when 92% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
67%
▲ 14 pts vs WA 53%
2021–22
Math proficiency
55%
▲ 15 pts vs WA 40%
2021–22
Graduate on time
85–89%
▲ 1–5 pts vs WA 84%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$18.1K
▼ 2% vs WA $18.4K
FY2024
Students per teacher
19.4
WA 17.7 · larger classes
Schools in town
7
1,346 students on the public path
In brief

Vashon’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 67% and math 55% in spring 2022, against 53% and 40% statewide; 85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $18,129 per student, against $18,444 across Washington (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is McMurray Middle School, then Vashon Island High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Harbor School (private) and Klahanie School (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Vashon’s grade

A Test scoresB Graduation

A: better than 87% of Washington school districts, #51 of 285 Washington towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Washington average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Washington school districts we grade (289)Better than 87%
Lower resultsHigher results
Washington towns with similar household incomes (211)Better than 86%
A−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 764 test results and a graduating class of 137 could put Vashon anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 92% of Vashon’s students in the tested grades sat them (763 in math, 766 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Vashon, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–5Chautauqua ElementaryVashon Island School DistrictNo scores
6–8McMurray Middle SchoolVashon Island School DistrictNo scores
9–12Vashon Island High SchoolVashon Island School DistrictNo scores

Vashon’s public schools are run by Vashon Island School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Vashon Island School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 5 schools · 1,468 students, down 3% since 2020–21 · 19.4 per teacher (WA 17.7)
$18,129WA $18,444 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading67%
State average 53.4% · 766 students tested
Math55%
State average 40.1% · 763 students tested

Vashon vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Washington towns that share Vashon’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
VashonAVashon Island
TacomaC+Tacoma
SeattleASeattle

Every school in Vashon

7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Washington’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Vashonby address
Chautauqua Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5
480 students17:1Rate it →
McMurray Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
355 students20:1Rate it →
Vashon Island High School
High · Grades 9–12
511 students22:1Rate it →
Other district programsby referral or application
Family Link
Grades K–12
Alternative Education
72 studentsRate it →
Student Link
High · Grades 9–12
Alternative Education
50 students28:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Harbor School
Elementary · Grades K–8
Private · Nonsectarian
77 students8:1Rate it →
Klahanie School
Elementary · Grades PK–K
Private · Nonsectarian
25 students10:1Rate it →

Questions about Vashon’s schools

Are Vashon’s schools good?

By Washington’s own tests, yes: the public schools Vashon children attend outscore 87% of Washington’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #51 of 285 Washington towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 86%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Vashon in?

Vashon Island School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,468 students in 5 schools (2024–25).

Where do Vashon kids go to high school?

Vashon Island High School, with 511 students.

What is Vashon’s graduation rate?

85–89% of the class of 2023 in Vashon Island School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington.

How much does Vashon spend per student?

$18,129 in Vashon Island School District (FY2024), against $18,444 across Washington. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Vashon?

Yes: Harbor School (nonsectarian, grades K–8, 77 students) and Klahanie School (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 25 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Washington. Stars are from neighbors.