For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,588 students in Hoquiam, WA.
The top ranked public schools in Hoquiam, WA are Lincoln Elementary School, Hoquiam High School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hoquiam, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Hoquiam have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hoquiam, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Wood
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8250
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8250
Gr: 2-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Hoquiam High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 W. Emerson
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8210
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8210
Gr: 9-12 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 Simpson Avenue
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8230
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8230
Gr: 2-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Hoquiam Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Spencer
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8220
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8220
Gr: 6-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Hoquiam Homelink School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Simpson Ave
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8200
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8200
Gr: K-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
101 W Emerson
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8240
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8240
Gr: PK-1 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Hoquiam, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3003 Cherry
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8265
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8265
Gr: 2-6 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hoquiam, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Hoquiam, WA include Lincoln Elementary School, Hoquiam High School and Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hoquiam?
6 public schools are located in Hoquiam.
What is the racial composition of students in Hoquiam?
Hoquiam public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hoquiam are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hoquiam include: Central Elementary School vs. Emerson Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
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