For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,754 students in Centralia, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Centralia, WA are Edison Elementary School, Fords Prairie Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Centralia, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Centralia have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Centralia, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
607 H Street
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7631
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7631
Gr: K-6 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Fords Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1620 Harrison Avenue
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7633
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7633
Gr: K-6 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Field Street
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7641
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7641
Gr: K-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Oakview Avenue
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7638
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7638
Gr: K-6 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 West Summa
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7636
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7636
Gr: K-6 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Centralia, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Maple Lane School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
20311 Old Hwy 9 Sw
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 273-3156
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 273-3156
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Centralia, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Centralia, WA include Edison Elementary School, Fords Prairie Elementary School and Washington Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Centralia?
5 public elementary schools are located in Centralia.
What is the racial composition of students in Centralia?
Centralia public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Centralia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Centralia include: Edison Elementary School vs. Fords Prairie Elementary School, Fords Prairie Elementary School vs. Edison Elementary School, Jefferson Lincoln Elementary School vs. Fords Prairie Elementary School
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