Oak Harbor School District
School District · Oak Harbor, Washington
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
12
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,813
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
12
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,813
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Evaluating Oak Harbor School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Oak Harbor School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Oak Harbor Elementary
Oak Harbor · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hillcrest Elementary
Oak Harbor · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Whidbey Middle School
Oak Harbor · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Washington rank
#90 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,813
+$1,089 vs Washington median
District size
5,814 students
Much larger than Washington median
The short answer
Oak Harbor School District ranks #90 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Oak Harbor School District's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Oak Harbor Elementary (9.4/10), Hillcrest Elementary (8.8/10), and North Whidbey Middle School (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.4/10 despite 49% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Oak Harbor School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +11.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Oak Harbor School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Oak Harbor School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oak Harbor Elementary | 9.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Hillcrest Elementary | 8.8 / 10 |
| 3 | North Whidbey Middle School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Crescent Harbor Elem | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Broad View Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Oak Harbor Intermediate School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Olympic View Elem | 6.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Oak Harbor High School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Homeconnection | 4.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Oak Harbor Virtual Academy | 3.4 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Oak Harbor School District
Oak Harbor School District is a Oak Harbor, Washington school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 5,814 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.9:1. The district invests $18,813 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Oak Harbor School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Oak Harbor Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.
In standardized testing, Oak Harbor School District students show an average math proficiency of 51.8% and ELA proficiency of 62.4%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Oak Harbor School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Oak Harbor School District with test data.
Schools in Oak Harbor School District
12 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
Other Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Oak Harbor
- Total Enrollment
- 5,814
- Teachers (FTE)
- 344
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Oak Harbor School District?
Oak Harbor School District has 12 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Oak Harbor School District?
The average composite rating for Oak Harbor School District is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Oak Harbor School District?
Oak Harbor School District spends $18,813 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Oak Harbor School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Oak Harbor School District is 16.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Oak Harbor School District?
Oak Harbor Elementary is the highest-rated school in Oak Harbor School District with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What are the test scores in Oak Harbor School District?
Across schools in Oak Harbor School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Oak Harbor School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Oak Harbor School District has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Washington by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.4%
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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.
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