For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 166 students in Colton, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 30 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Colton, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public school in Colton, WA is Colton School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colton, WA public school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Colton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Colton, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colton School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
706 Union
Colton, WA 99113
(509) 229-3386
Colton, WA 99113
(509) 229-3386
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Colton, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Colton, WA include Colton School.
How many public schools are located in Colton?
1 public schools are located in Colton.
What percentage of students in Colton go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Colton are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Colton?
Colton public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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