For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,651 students in 98626, WA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 98626, WA are Kelso High School and Loowit High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 98626 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in 98626, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 98626 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kelso High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98626, WA Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: 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 high schools in 98626, WA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 98626, WA include Kelso High School and Loowit High School.
How many public high schools are located in 98626?
5 public high schools are located in 98626.
What is the racial composition of students in 98626?
98626 public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.