What types of schools are available in Burien, Washington?

Burien, Washington offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Burien, Washington

Q: How many schools are in Burien, Washington?

There are 11 schools in Burien, Washington, serving 4,791 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Burien?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Burien, Washington, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 11 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

4,791

Total Students

Across Burien

18.5:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

11 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

Math Assessment Score0%

ELA Assessment Score38%

🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)1 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)7 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)2 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 1,423 students at Highline High School.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 13:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Big Picture School

publichighGrade 6-12

440 S 186Th St, Burien, WA 98148

Sylvester Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

16222 Sylvester Road Sw, Burien, WA 98166

2725 Sw 116Th St, Burien, WA 98146

Gregory Heights Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

16216 19Th Ave Sw, Burien, WA 98166

225 S 152Nd St, Burien, WA 98148

Hazel Valley Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

402 Sw 132Nd St, Burien, WA 98146

Cedarhurst Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

611 S 132Nd St, Burien, WA 98168

Seahurst Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

14603 14Th Ave Sw, Burien, WA 98166

Highline Home School Center

publichighK-12

18367 8Th Avenue South, Burien, WA 98148

Innovation Heights Academy

publichighGrade 9-12

11249 14Th Ave S, Burien, WA 98168

Highline Open Doors 1418

publichighGrade 9-12

614 Sw 120Th Street, Burien, WA 98146

Detailed Overview of Schools in Burien

Burien, Washington is home to 11 schools serving over 4,791 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Burien, Washington?

There are 11 schools in Burien, serving 4,791 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Burien?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Burien include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Burien?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Burien is 18.5:1.

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