For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 522 students in Ilwaco, WA.
The top ranked public schools in Ilwaco, WA are Hilltop Elementary School and Ilwaco High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ilwaco, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Ilwaco have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ilwaco, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
314 Brumbach St Ne
Ilwaco, WA 98624
(360) 642-1234
Ilwaco, WA 98624
(360) 642-1234
Grades: 6-8
| 215 students
Rank: #22.
Ilwaco High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
404 School Rd
Ilwaco, WA 98624
(360) 642-3731
Ilwaco, WA 98624
(360) 642-3731
Grades: 9-12
| 307 students
Ilwaco, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 860
Ilwaco, WA 98624
(360) 642-8448
Ilwaco, WA 98624
(360) 642-8448
Grades: 3-6
| 261 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ilwaco, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Ilwaco, WA include Hilltop Elementary School and Ilwaco High School.
How many public schools are located in Ilwaco?
2 public schools are located in Ilwaco.
What is the racial composition of students in Ilwaco?
Ilwaco public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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