For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,495 students in Clarkston, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 140 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Clarkston, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Clarkston, WA are Discovery Virtual School, Heights Elementary School and Charles Francis Adams High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarkston, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Clarkston have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Clarkston, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Discovery Virtual School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1294 Chestnut Street
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 769-5534
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 769-5534
Gr: K-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Heights Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1917 4th Ave
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-8180
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-8180
Gr: K-6 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Charles Francis Adams High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Chestnut St
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-5591
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-5591
Gr: 9-12 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1945 4th Ave
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-5506
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-5506
Gr: 7-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1103 4th St
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-2553
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-2553
Gr: K-6 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Educational Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1284 Chestnut St
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-4508
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-4508
Gr: 7-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1432 Highland St
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-5531
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-5531
Gr: K-6 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Grantham Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1253 Poplar St
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-2503
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-2503
Gr: K-6 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Educational Opportunity Center Reengagement
Alternative School
1284 Chestnut
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-4508
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-4508
Gr: 11-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Services
Special Education School
1294 Chestnut St
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-3309
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-3309
Gr: PK-12 | 54 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clarkston, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Clarkston, WA include Discovery Virtual School, Heights Elementary School and Charles Francis Adams High School.
How many public schools are located in Clarkston?
10 public schools are located in Clarkston.
What percentage of students in Clarkston go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Clarkston are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clarkston?
Clarkston public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Clarkston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Clarkston include: Parkway Elementary School vs. Grantham Elementary School, Grantham Elementary School vs. Parkway Elementary School, Grantham Elementary School vs. Highland Elementary School
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