For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 3,341 students in Kittitas County, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kittitas County, WA are Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School, Kittitas Elementary School and Walter Strom Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kittitas County, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kittitas County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Kittitas County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10831 N Thorp Hwy
Thorp, WA 98946
(509) 964-2107
Thorp, WA 98946
(509) 964-2107
Grades: K-12
| 226 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Kittitas Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 N. Pierce Avenue
Kittitas, WA 98934
(855) 380-8843
Kittitas, WA 98934
(855) 380-8843
Grades: K-5
| 242 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Walter Strom Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2694 Sr 903
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 649-4800
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 649-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 241 students
Rank: #44.
Mt. Stuart Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1701 N. Cora St
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8400
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8400
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #55.
Cle Elum Roslyn Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2696 Sr 903
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 649-4700
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 649-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #66.
Damman Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
41 Manastash Rd
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-4567
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-4567
Grades: K-6
| 44 students
Rank: #77.
Morgan Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 E First
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8200
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 752 students
Rank: #88.
K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 Ruby Street
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8181
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8181
Grades: 1-12
| 86 students
Rank: #99.
Kittitas High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7571 Kittitas Highway
Kittitas, WA 98934
(855) 380-8848
Kittitas, WA 98934
(855) 380-8848
Grades: 6-12
| 350 students
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2100 N. Cora
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8050
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8050
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Rank: #1111.
Easton School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1893 Railroad Street
Easton, WA 98925
(509) 656-2317
Easton, WA 98925
(509) 656-2317
Grades: K-12
| 84 students
Kittitas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
714 E Dean Nicholson Blvd., Ms
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8308
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8308
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Kittitas County, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kittitas County, WA include Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School, Kittitas Elementary School and Walter Strom Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kittitas County, WA?
11 public elementary schools are located in Kittitas County, WA.
What is the racial composition of students in Kittitas County, WA?
Kittitas County, WA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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