For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,387 students in Clarkston, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clarkston, WA are Heights Elementary School, Discovery Virtual School and Parkway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarkston, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clarkston have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Clarkston, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heights Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1917 4th Ave
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-8180
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-8180
Grades: K-6
| 371 students
Rank: #22.
Discovery Virtual School
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1294 Chestnut Street
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 769-5534
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 769-5534
Grades: K-12
| 56 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: K-6
| 336 students
Rank: #44.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1432 Highland St
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-5531
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-5531
Grades: K-6
| 296 students
Rank: #55.
Grantham Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1253 Poplar St
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-2503
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-2503
Grades: K-6
| 279 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Services
Special Education School
1294 Chestnut St
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-3309
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-3309
Grades: PK-12
| 49 students
Clarkston, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Elementary Alternative Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1253 Poplar St
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-2503
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-2503
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Clarkston, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clarkston, WA include Heights Elementary School, Discovery Virtual School and Parkway Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clarkston?
6 public elementary schools are located in Clarkston.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarkston?
Clarkston public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% 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 Clarkston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Clarkston include: Grantham Elementary School vs. Highland Elementary School, Highland Elementary School vs. Grantham Elementary School, Grantham Elementary School vs. Parkway Elementary School
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