For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,960 students in 98626, WA (there are 3 private schools, serving 127 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 98626, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98626, WA are Butler Acres Elementary School, Carrolls Elementary School and Lexington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98626 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98626, WA have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98626, WA Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Butler Acres Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1609 Burcham St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1600
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1600
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Carrolls Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3902 Old Pacific Hwy S
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1380
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1380
Gr: K-5 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Boardwalk Way
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1450
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1450
Gr: K-5 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Kelso High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1904 Allen St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1842
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1842
Gr: 9-12 | 1,390 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Loowit High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1904 Allen St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1424
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1424
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Rose Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
404 Long Ave
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1400
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1400
Gr: K-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Barnes Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Barnes
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1500
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1500
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Huntington Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Redpath
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1700
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Coweeman Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Allen St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1750
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1750
Gr: 6-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1213 S 5th Ave
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1650
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1650
Gr: K-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Kelso Goal Oriented Learning Design
Alternative School
1904 Allen St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1424
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1424
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education
Special Education School
601 Crawford St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1904
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1904
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 37%
98626, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
404 Long Ave.
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1550
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1550
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 98626, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98626, WA include Butler Acres Elementary School, Carrolls Elementary School and Lexington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98626?
13 public schools are located in 98626.
What percentage of students in 98626 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 98626 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98626?
98626 public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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