For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,823 students in La Center, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in La Center, WA are La Center High School, La Center Elementary School and La Center Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Center, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in La Center have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in La Center, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Center High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
725 Highland Road
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-1700
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
La Center Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 East 4th Street
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2134
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2134
Gr: PK-5 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
La Center Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Ne Lockwood Creek Rd
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2136
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2136
Gr: 6-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
La Center Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
725 Ne Highland Rd
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2131
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2131
Gr: K-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in La Center, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in La Center, WA include La Center High School, La Center Elementary School and La Center Middle School.
How many public schools are located in La Center?
4 public schools are located in La Center.
What is the racial composition of students in La Center?
La Center public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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