For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 437 students in 99109, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 99109, WA are Gess Elementary School and Quartzite Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 99109 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 99109, WA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 99109, WA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gess Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
405 E Lincoln
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Gr: K-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Quartzite Learning
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
106 W Lincoln
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Gr: K-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
99109, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chewelah Alternative High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
W 106 Lincoln
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Gr: 8-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 9%
W. 106 Lincoln
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Gr: 7-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 99109, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 99109, WA include Gess Elementary School and Quartzite Learning.
How many public elementary schools are located in 99109?
2 public elementary schools are located in 99109.
What is the racial composition of students in 99109?
99109 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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