PHOTOS: 30 best public high schools in Washington for 2026

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Top high schools What are the best high schools in Washington? Niche.com ranked the top schools in Washington for 2026, based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Ranking factors include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, teacher quality, and high school ratings. SAT/ACT scores have been removed from this year's rankings to reflect a general de-emphasis on test scores in the college admissions process. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images) (Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)

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