For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,986 students in Chehalis, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 209 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Chehalis, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Chehalis, WA are W F West High School, Orin C Smith Elementary School and Green Hill Academic School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chehalis, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Chehalis have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% 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 Public Schools in Chehalis, WA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
W F West High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
342 Sw 16th Street
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7235
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7235
Grades: 9-12
| 981 students
Rank: #22.
Orin C Smith Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1240 Bishop Rd
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7220
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7220
Grades: 3-5
| 626 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Green Hill Academic School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
375 Sw 11th Street
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 740-3520
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 740-3520
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lewis County Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1265 Sw Pacific Ave
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 748-3664
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 748-3664
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
Rank: #55.
Chehalis Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1060 Sw 20th Street
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7230
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7230
Grades: 6-8
| 645 students
Rank: n/an/a
1220 Bishop Rd
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7215
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7215
Grades: PK-2
| 624 students
Rank: n/an/a
345 Nw North Street
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 740-2704
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 740-2704
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1255 Sw Pacific St
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 748-0131
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 748-0131
Grades: 5-12
| 4 students
Chehalis, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
89 Sw Third Street
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7215
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7215
Grades: PK-1
| 442 students
2057 Sw Salsbury
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7225
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7225
Grades: 4-5
| 423 students
233 South Market Blvd
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7220
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7220
Grades: 2-3
| 420 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chehalis, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Chehalis, WA include W F West High School, Orin C Smith Elementary School and Green Hill Academic School.
How many public schools are located in Chehalis, WA?
8 public schools are located in Chehalis, WA.
What percentage of students in Chehalis, WA go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Chehalis, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chehalis, WA?
Chehalis, 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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