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10 schools in Anacortes

Washington · Public K-12

Anacortes, Washington runs 10 public K-12 schools today, teaching approximately 2,661 students across 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high.

7-year change in Anacortes

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,661
-148 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
10
+2 (+25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
75%
was 82%
% Hispanic
13%
was 10%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
2%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Anacortes High SchoolHigh09-12766
Anacortes Middle SchoolMiddle06-08617
Cap Sante High SchoolHigh09-1250
Decatur ElementaryElementaryKG-083
Fidalgo ElementaryElementaryKG-05339
Island View ElementaryElementaryKG-05453
Mount Erie ElementaryElementaryKG-05327
Open DoorsHigh09-127
Open Doors - Youth Reengagement ProgramHigh09-1263
Whitney Early Childhood Education CenterElementaryPK-PK36

About Anacortes

Public education in Anacortes, Washington runs across 10 schools that instructs roughly 2,661 students. By footprint, Anacortes sits in the average-sized bracket.

On the school-mix side, the city consists of 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high.

Average school size in Anacortes is around 266 students, 40% below the Washington average of about 446.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Anacortes has contracted 5% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,809 students to 2,661. Over that span, Anacortes added 2 schools, going from 8 to 10. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 82% to 75%.

On allk12, the community for Anacortes discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Anacortes, Washington?
There are 10 public K-12 schools in Anacortes, with a combined enrollment of about 2,661.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Anacortes?
Anacortes has 5 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Anacortes?
Anacortes High School is the largest public school in Anacortes by enrollment, with approximately 766 students.
What school districts serve Anacortes?
Anacortes is served by 3 public school districts, including Lopez School District, Anacortes School District, Northwest Educational Service District 189.
What grade levels do public schools in Anacortes cover?
Public schools in Anacortes serve students from pre-K through grade 12.