For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,484 students in Castle Rock, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in Castle Rock, WA are Castle Rock High School, Castle Rock Elementary School and Castle Rock Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Castle Rock, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Castle Rock have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Castle Rock, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Castle Rock High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5180 Westside Hwy
Castle Rock, WA 98611
(360) 501-2930
Castle Rock, WA 98611
(360) 501-2930
Gr: 9-12 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Castle Rock Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Huntington Ave S
Castle Rock, WA 98611
(360) 501-2910
Castle Rock, WA 98611
(360) 501-2910
Gr: PK-5 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Castle Rock Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
615 Front Ave Sw
Castle Rock, WA 98611
(360) 501-2920
Castle Rock, WA 98611
(360) 501-2920
Gr: 6-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Castle Rock Virtual Academy
Alternative School
5180 West Side Highway
Castle Rock, WA 98611
(360) 501-2930
Castle Rock, WA 98611
(360) 501-2930
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Castle Rock, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Productive Learning Online (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
600 Huntington Ave South
Castle Rock, WA 98611
(360) 501-2965
Castle Rock, WA 98611
(360) 501-2965
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Castle Rock, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Castle Rock, WA include Castle Rock High School, Castle Rock Elementary School and Castle Rock Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Castle Rock?
4 public schools are located in Castle Rock.
What is the racial composition of students in Castle Rock?
Castle Rock public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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