For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 775 students in Langley, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Langley, WA are South Whidbey Elementary School and South Whidbey Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Langley, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Langley have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Langley, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Whidbey Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5380 Maxwelton Rd
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4600
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4600
Gr: K-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
South Whidbey Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5675 Maxwelton Road
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
South Whidbey Special Services
Special Education School
5520 Maxwelton Road
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-6100
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-6100
Gr: PK-1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Langley, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Langley, WA include South Whidbey Elementary School and South Whidbey Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Langley?
3 public elementary schools are located in Langley.
What is the racial composition of students in Langley?
Langley public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Langley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Langley include: South Whidbey Middle School vs. South Whidbey Elementary School
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