For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,971 students in 98926, WA (there are 3 private schools, serving 160 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 98926, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98926, WA are Damman Elementary School, Ellensburg High School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98926 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98926, WA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98926, WA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Damman Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
41 Manastash Rd
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-4567
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-4567
Gr: K-5 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Ellensburg High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1203 E Capitol
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8300
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 974 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 N. Cora
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8050
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8050
Gr: K-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Mt. Stuart Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1701 N. Cora St
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8400
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8400
Gr: K-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Morgan Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 E First
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8200
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 Ruby Street
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8181
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8181
Gr: K-12 | 119 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
Special Education School
705 W 15th
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8117
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8117
Gr: PK | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
2100 N Cora St
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8070
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8070
Gr: K-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
11042 Parke Creek Road
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 968-4909
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 968-4909
Gr: 8-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
98926, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
714 E Dean Nicholson Blvd., Ms
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8308
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8308
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98926, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98926, WA include Damman Elementary School, Ellensburg High School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98926?
9 public schools are located in 98926.
What percentage of students in 98926 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 98926 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98926?
98926 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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