For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,852 students in Connell, WA.
The top ranked public schools in Connell, WA are North Franklin Virtual Academy, Palouse Junction High School and Connell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Connell, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Connell have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Connell, WA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Franklin Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 W. Clark St.
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-2021
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-2021
Gr: K-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Palouse Junction High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 N. Chelan
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-1055
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-1055
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Connell High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1131 W. Clark St.
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-2911
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-2911
Gr: 9-12 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Connell Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 W. Clark St
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-4381
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-4381
Gr: K-6 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Basin City Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 Bailie Boulevard
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 269-4669
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 269-4669
Gr: K-6 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Robert L Olds Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W. Clark St.
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-3931
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-3931
Gr: 7-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
110 N. Chelan St.
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-9218
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-9218
Gr: PK | 23 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Crcc-open Doors
Alternative School
1301 N Ephrata
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 543-5800
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 543-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Connell, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Camp Outlook High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1270 N. Ephrata
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-5200
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
North Franklin Virtual Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1100 W. Clark
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-2021
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-2021
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Connell, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Connell, WA include North Franklin Virtual Academy, Palouse Junction High School and Connell High School.
How many public schools are located in Connell?
8 public schools are located in Connell.
What is the racial composition of students in Connell?
Connell public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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