For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,763 students in Colville, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 78 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Colville, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Colville, WA are Colville Senior High School, Onion Creek Elementary School and Colville Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colville, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Colville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Colville, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colville Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
154 Highway 20 E
Colville, WA 99114
(509) 684-7800
Colville, WA 99114
(509) 684-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 509 students
Rank: #22.
Onion Creek Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2006 Lotze Creek Rd
Colville, WA 99114
(509) 732-4240
Colville, WA 99114
(509) 732-4240
Grades: PK-8
| 44 students
Rank: #33.
Colville Junior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
990 S Cedar St
Colville, WA 99114
(509) 684-7820
Colville, WA 99114
(509) 684-7820
Grades: 6-8
| 382 students
Rank: #44.
Fort Colville Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1212 E Ivy Ave
Colville, WA 99114
(509) 684-7830
Colville, WA 99114
(509) 684-7830
Grades: 3-5
| 356 students
Rank: #55.
Panorama School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
225 South Hofstetter
Colville, WA 99114
(509) 684-7840
Colville, WA 99114
(509) 684-7840
Grades: PK-12
| 71 students
Rank: n/an/a
Colville Fish Hatchery
Vocational School
390 N Hofstetter
Colville, WA 99114
(509) 684-7424
Colville, WA 99114
(509) 684-7424
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
640 N Hofstetter St
Colville, WA 99114
(509) 684-7690
Colville, WA 99114
(509) 684-7690
Grades: K-2
| 400 students
Colville, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
225 Hofstetter St
Colville, WA 99114
(509) 684-7820
Colville, WA 99114
(509) 684-7820
Grades: PK-1
| 156 students
Columbia Virtual Academy-colville (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
217 South Hofstetter St
Colville, WA 99114
(509) 685-2806
Colville, WA 99114
(509) 685-2806
Grades: K-12
| 719 students
Panorama Distance (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
217 South Hofstetter
Colville, WA 99114
(509) 684-7850
Colville, WA 99114
(509) 684-7850
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Colville, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Colville, WA include Colville Senior High School, Onion Creek Elementary School and Colville Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Colville?
7 public schools are located in Colville.
What percentage of students in Colville go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Colville are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Colville?
Colville public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Colville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Colville include: Hofstetter Elementary School vs. Onion Creek Elementary School, Onion Creek Elementary School vs. Hofstetter Elementary School
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