For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 349 students in Garfield County, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in Garfield County, WA are Pomeroy Elementary School and Pomeroy Jr Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garfield County, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Garfield County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Garfield County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pomeroy Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10th And Cloumbia
Pomeroy, WA 99347
(509) 843-1331
Pomeroy, WA 99347
(509) 843-1331
Gr: PK-6 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Pomeroy Jr Sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1090 Pataha St
Pomeroy, WA 99347
(509) 843-1331
Pomeroy, WA 99347
(509) 843-1331
Gr: 7-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Garfield County, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Garfield County, WA include Pomeroy Elementary School and Pomeroy Jr Sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Garfield County?
2 public schools are located in Garfield County.
What is the racial composition of students in Garfield County?
Garfield County public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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