For the 2023 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 4,538 students in Kittitas County, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 142 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Kittitas County, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Kittitas County, WA are Ellensburg High School, Thorp Elementary & Junior Senior High School and Kittitas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kittitas County, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 59% statewide average). Schools in Kittitas County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Kittitas County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ellensburg High School
Math: 44% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1203 E Capitol
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8300
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 932 students
Rank: #22.
Thorp Elementary & Junior Senior High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10831 N Thorp Hwy
Thorp, WA 98946
(509) 964-2107
Thorp, WA 98946
(509) 964-2107
Grades: PK-12
| 225 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Kittitas Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 N. Pierce Avenue
Kittitas, WA 98934
(855) 380-8843
Kittitas, WA 98934
(855) 380-8843
Grades: K-5
| 240 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Walter Strom Middle School
Math: 47% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2694 Sr 903
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 649-4800
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 649-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 234 students
Rank: #55.
Mt. Stuart Elementary School
Math: 52% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
705 W. 15th
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8400
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8400
Grades: K-5
| 430 students
Rank: #66.
Cle Elum Roslyn Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2696 Sr 903
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 649-4700
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 649-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #77.
Cle Elum Roslyn High School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2692 Sr 903
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 649-4900
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 649-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 232 students
Rank: #88.
Damman Elementary School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
41 Manastash Rd
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-4567
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-4567
Grades: K-5
| 41 students
Rank: #99.
Morgan Middle School
Math: 47% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 E First
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8200
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 748 students
Rank: #1010.
K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 Ruby Street
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8181
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8181
Grades: K-12
| 74 students
Rank: #1111.
Kittitas High School
Math: 30% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7571 Kittitas Highway
Kittitas, WA 98934
(855) 380-8848
Kittitas, WA 98934
(855) 380-8848
Grades: 6-12
| 377 students
Rank: #1212.
Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 42% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 S. Sampson
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8050
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8050
Grades: K-5
| 453 students
Rank: #1313.
Easton School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1893 Railroad Street
Easton, WA 98925
(509) 656-2317
Easton, WA 98925
(509) 656-2317
Grades: K-12
| 89 students
Rank: n/an/a
1893 Railroad Street
Easton, WA 98925
(509) 656-2317
Easton, WA 98925
(509) 656-2317
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ellensburg Developmental Preschool
Special Education School
400 E University Way, Cwu Psyc
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8117
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8117
Grades: PK
| 52 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kittitas B-5 Special Ed Program
Special Education School
501 N Pierce Avenue
Kittitas, WA 98934
(855) 380-8843
Kittitas, WA 98934
(855) 380-8843
Grades: PK
| 17 students
Rank: n/an/a
11042 Parke Creek Road
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 968-4909
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 968-4909
Grades: 8-12
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
Swiftwater Alternative High School
Alternative School
4244 Bullfrog Road
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 649-4993
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 649-4993
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Kittitas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
714 E Dean Nicholson Blvd., Ms
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8308
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8308
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kittitas County, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Kittitas County, WA include Ellensburg High School, Thorp Elementary & Junior Senior High School and Kittitas Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kittitas County, WA?
18 public schools are located in Kittitas County, WA.
What percentage of students in Kittitas County, WA go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Kittitas County, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kittitas County, WA?
Kittitas County, WA public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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