Best Auburn Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 8,261 students in Auburn, WA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Auburn, WA are Auburn Riverside High School, Auburn Mountainview High School and Thomas Jefferson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Auburn, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Auburn have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Auburn, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Auburn Riverside High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Auburn, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Auburn Riverside High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
501 Oravetz Rd Se
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 804-5154
Gr: 9-12 | 1,884 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Auburn Mountainview High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
28900 124th Ave Se
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 804-4539
Gr: 9-12 | 1,611 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4248 S 288th St
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,786 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Auburn Senior High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
711 E Main St
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4880
Gr: 9-12 | 1,935 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Auburn Opportunity Project
Alternative School
401 West Main Street
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 931-4990
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
15209 Se 376th St
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-6709
Gr: K-12 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: n/an/a
Special Educational School
Special Education School
502 4th St Ne
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4927
Gr: PK-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
West Auburn Senior High School
Alternative School
401 W Main St
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 931-4990
Gr: K-12 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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Auburn, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
5701 Kersey Way Se
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4715
Gr: 1-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
12401 Se 320th St
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 833-9111
Gr: 9-13
1825 K St. Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4978
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
401 W Main St
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 931-4990
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Auburn, WA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Auburn, WA include Auburn Riverside High School, Auburn Mountainview High School and Thomas Jefferson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Auburn?
8 public high schools are located in Auburn.
What is the racial composition of students in Auburn?
Auburn public high schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Auburn are often viewed compared to one another?

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