For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 838 students in Chewelah, WA.
The top ranked public schools in Chewelah, WA are Jenkins Junior/senior High School, Gess Elementary School and Quartzite Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chewelah, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Chewelah have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chewelah, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jenkins Junior/senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
E. 702 Lincoln
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Grades: 7-12
| 338 students
Rank: #22.
Gess Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
E. 405 Lincoln
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Grades: K-6
| 354 students
Rank: #33.
Quartzite Learning
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
W 106 Lincoln
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Grades: K-12
| 116 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chewelah Open Doors Reengagement Program
Alternative School
W 106 Lincoln St
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Grades: 10-12
| 30 students
Chewelah, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chewelah Alternative High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
W 106 Lincoln
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Grades: 8-12
| 11 students
W. 106 Lincoln
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Grades: 7-8
| 105 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chewelah, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Chewelah, WA include Jenkins Junior/senior High School, Gess Elementary School and Quartzite Learning.
How many public schools are located in Chewelah?
4 public schools are located in Chewelah.
What is the racial composition of students in Chewelah?
Chewelah public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Chewelah are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Chewelah include: Quartzite Learning vs. Gess Elementary School
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