For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,116 students in Kettle Falls, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 45 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Kettle Falls, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Kettle Falls, WA are Kettle Falls Middle School, Kettle Falls Elementary School and Kettle Falls High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kettle Falls, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Kettle Falls have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kettle Falls, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kettle Falls Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
W 105 11th
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
(509) 738-6014
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
(509) 738-6014
Gr: 5-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Kettle Falls Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 E 8th St
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
(509) 738-6725
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
(509) 738-6725
Gr: PK-4 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Kettle Falls High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1275 Juniper St
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
(509) 738-6625
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
(509) 738-6625
Gr: 9-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
735 S Meyers Street
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
(509) 738-6625
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
(509) 738-6625
Gr: PK | 20 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Kettle Falls, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Kettle Falls, WA include Kettle Falls Middle School, Kettle Falls Elementary School and Kettle Falls High School.
How many public schools are located in Kettle Falls?
5 public schools are located in Kettle Falls.
What percentage of students in Kettle Falls go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Kettle Falls are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kettle Falls?
Kettle Falls public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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