Top 10 Best Kelso Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,471 students in Kelso, WA (there are 3 private schools, serving 121 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Kelso, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Kelso, WA are Butler Acres Elementary School, Huntington Middle School and Barnes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kelso, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 59% statewide average). Schools in Kelso have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Kelso, WA Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Butler Acres Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1609 Burcham St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1600
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #22.
Huntington Middle School
Math: 35% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Redpath
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 531 students
Rank: #33.
Barnes Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Barnes
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1500
Grades: K-5
| 301 students
Rank: #44.
Kelso High School
Math: 20% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1904 Allen St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1801
Grades: 9-12
| 1,415 students
Rank: #55.
Coweeman Middle School
Math: 29% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Allen St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1750
Grades: 6-8
| 546 students
Rank: #66.
Rose Valley Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1502 Rose Valley Rd
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1400
Grades: K-5
| 162 students
Rank: #77.
Wallace Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1213 S 5th Ave
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1650
Grades: K-5
| 324 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kelso Goal Oriented Learning Design
Alternative School
1030 15th Ave Suite 300
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1824
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Boardwalk Way
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1450
Grades: K-5
| 740 students
Rank: n/an/a
Loowit High School
Alternative School
2001 Allen St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1951
Grades: 6-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education
Special Education School
601 Crawford St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1904
Grades: 1-12
| 41 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Kelso, Washington

Kelso, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
404 Long Ave.
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1550
Grades: K-5
| 234 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Kelso, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Kelso, WA include Butler Acres Elementary School, Huntington Middle School and Barnes Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kelso, WA?
11 public schools are located in Kelso, WA.
What percentage of students in Kelso, WA go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Kelso, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kelso, WA?
Kelso, WA public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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