For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 534 students in Cowiche, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cowiche, WA are Highland Middle School and Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cowiche, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cowiche have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cowiche, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17000 Summitview
Cowiche, WA 98923
(509) 678-8870
Cowiche, WA 98923
(509) 678-8870
Grades: 6-8
| 253 students
Rank: #22.
Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1181 Thompson Rd
Cowiche, WA 98923
(509) 678-8900
Cowiche, WA 98923
(509) 678-8900
Grades: PK-2
| 281 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cowiche, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cowiche, WA include Highland Middle School and Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cowiche?
2 public elementary schools are located in Cowiche.
What is the racial composition of students in Cowiche?
Cowiche public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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