For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,102 students in Ellensburg, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Ellensburg, WA are Ellensburg High School and K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellensburg, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Ellensburg have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public high schools.
Ellensburg, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ellensburg High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Ellensburg, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ellensburg High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1203 E Capitol
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8300
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 974 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: K-12
| 119 students
Rank: n/an/a
11042 Parke Creek Road
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 968-4909
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 968-4909
Grades: 8-12
| 9 students
Ellensburg, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
714 E Dean Nicholson Blvd., Ms
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8308
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8308
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ellensburg, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Ellensburg, WA include Ellensburg High School and K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in Ellensburg?
3 public high schools are located in Ellensburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellensburg?
Ellensburg public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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