For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 542 students in Colfax, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in Colfax, WA are Leonard M Jennings Elementary School and Colfax High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colfax, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Colfax have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Colfax, WA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leonard M Jennings Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1207 N. Morton Street
Colfax, WA 99111
(509) 397-2181
Colfax, WA 99111
(509) 397-2181
Gr: K-6 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Colfax High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1110 N. Morton Street
Colfax, WA 99111
(509) 397-4368
Colfax, WA 99111
(509) 397-4368
Gr: 7-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Colfax, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Colfax, WA include Leonard M Jennings Elementary School and Colfax High School.
How many public schools are located in Colfax?
2 public schools are located in Colfax.
What is the racial composition of students in Colfax?
Colfax public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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