For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 858 students in Cowiche, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in Cowiche, WA are Highland High School, Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary School and Highland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cowiche, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Cowiche have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cowiche, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17000 Summitview
Cowiche, WA 98923
(509) 678-8800
Cowiche, WA 98923
(509) 678-8800
Gr: 9-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1181 Thompson Rd
Cowiche, WA 98923
(509) 678-8900
Cowiche, WA 98923
(509) 678-8900
Gr: PK-2 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17000 Summitview
Cowiche, WA 98923
(509) 678-8870
Cowiche, WA 98923
(509) 678-8870
Gr: 6-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cowiche, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Cowiche, WA include Highland High School, Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary School and Highland Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Cowiche?
3 public schools are located in Cowiche.
What is the racial composition of students in Cowiche?
Cowiche public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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