For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,492 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 40%), 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Castle Rock, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Castle Rock High School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 438 students
Rank: #22.
Castle Rock Elementary School
(Math: 27% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 715 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 331 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Castle Rock, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-12
| 26 students
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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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