For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 399 students in Columbia County, WA.
The top ranked public schools in Columbia County, WA are Dayton Elementary School, Dayton Middle School and Dayton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia County, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 59% statewide average). Schools in Columbia County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Columbia County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Dayton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
302 E Park
Dayton, WA 99328
(206) 382-2507
Dayton, WA 99328
(206) 382-2507
Grades: PK-6
| 194 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Dayton Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
614 S 3rd St
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Grades: 6-8
| 79 students
Rank: #33.
Dayton High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
614 S Third Street
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Grades: 7-12
| 102 students
Rank: #44.
Starbuck School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
717 Tucannon St
Starbuck, WA 99359
(509) 399-2381
Starbuck, WA 99359
(509) 399-2381
Grades: 1-8
| 20 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dayton School District Alternative Program
Alternative School
614 S 3rd St
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Virtual Preparatory Of Washington
Magnet School
717 Tucannon St.
Starbuck, WA 99359
(888) 858-0470
Starbuck, WA 99359
(888) 858-0470
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Columbia County, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Columbia County, WA include Dayton Elementary School, Dayton Middle School and Dayton High School.
How many public schools are located in Columbia County, WA?
6 public schools are located in Columbia County, WA.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia County, WA?
Columbia County, WA public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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