For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,382 students in Clarkston, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clarkston, WA are Discovery Virtual School, Heights Elementary 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 43%), 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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
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 elementary schools in Clarkston, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clarkston, WA include Discovery Virtual School, Heights Elementary 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Clarkston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary 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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