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6.5 avg / 10

Best Schools in Raymond, Washington

2 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 High

Public: 2
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 6.5/10
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Use this page to compare every school in Raymond by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Raymond Elementary School

7.0/10

Elementary · Raymond School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Raymond JR SR High School

6.1/10

High · Raymond School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Schools

2

in this city

Avg Score

6.5

out of 10

Median Home

$231,000

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Raymond Elementary School

STAAR proficiency rose +10.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Raymond schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Raymond

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Raymond Elementary School 7.0 / 10
2 Raymond JR SR High School 6.1 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
6.5/10

50% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$70,061

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$231,000

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
18%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
24 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
85%

Of occupied housing units

How Raymond compares

Median household income

$70k

79% of Washington median

About Schools in Raymond, Washington

Raymond, Washington is home to 2 schools, including 2 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, , and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 6.5 out of 10, schools in Raymond show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Raymond is Raymond Elementary School with a composite score of 7.0/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Raymond is served by 1 school district: Raymond School District. These districts collectively serve 506 students.

Raymond's community shows 18% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $70,061. The poverty rate in the area is 11.6%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 98577 (2)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 249 students · Pre-K–6th 7.0

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 257 students · 7th–12th 6.1

Schools in Raymond

Raymond, Washington · 2 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$70,061

Median Home Value

$231,000

Median Rent

$965/mo

Population

7,458

College Educated

18%

Homeownership

85%

Avg Commute

24 min

Poverty Rate

11.6%

Community Profile

Raymond has a median household income of $70,061. It is a community where 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $231,000, with a median rent of $965/month. The area has a poverty rate of 11.6%. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Raymond, Washington

How many schools are in Raymond, Washington?

Raymond has 2 schools, including 2 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Raymond, Washington?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Raymond is 6.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Raymond, Washington?

The top-ranked school in Raymond on MySchoolScout is Raymond Elementary School with a composite score of 7.0/10.

What is the best elementary school in Raymond, Washington?

The top-ranked elementary school in Raymond on MySchoolScout is Raymond Elementary School with a composite score of 7.0/10.

What is the best high school in Raymond, Washington?

The top-ranked high school in Raymond on MySchoolScout is Raymond JR SR High School with a composite score of 6.1/10.

How many school districts serve Raymond, Washington?

Raymond is served by 1 school district: Raymond School District.

What is the education level in Raymond, Washington?

According to Census data, 18% of adults in Raymond have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Raymond, Washington?

The median household income in Raymond is approximately $70,061 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Raymond, Washington?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Raymond is 14.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Raymond, Washington?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.