For the 2025-26 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 5,242 students in Mason County, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mason County, WA are Grapeview Elementary & Middle School, Southside Elementary School and North Mason Homelink Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mason County, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mason County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mason County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grapeview Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
822 E Mason Benson Rd
Grapeview, WA 98546
(360) 426-4921
Grapeview, WA 98546
(360) 426-4921
Gr: K-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
161 Se Collier Rd
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8437
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8437
Gr: K-7 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
North Mason Homelink Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
90 E North Mason School Road
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2329
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2329
Gr: K-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
534 E. K St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8564
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8564
Gr: PK-4 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Belfair Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Ne 22900 Hwy 3
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2233
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2233
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Bordeaux Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 E. University Ave.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-3253
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-3253
Gr: K-4 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Hawkins Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 E. Campus Dr.
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2302
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2302
Gr: 6-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #88.
Sand Hill Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Ne 791 Sand Hill Rd.
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2330
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2330
Gr: K-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
Hood Canal Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 N State Route 106
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 877-5463
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 877-5463
Gr: PK-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1010.
Pioneer Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 E Spencer Lake Road
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8291
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8291
Gr: 6-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1111.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
110 E Spencer Lake Rd.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 427-2737
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 427-2737
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1212.
Olympic Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 E K St
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 462-6671
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 462-6671
Gr: 5-6 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1313.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 W. Franklin St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8281
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8281
Gr: PK-4 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Mason County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Education Learning Program (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
807 W. Pine St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-1687
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-1687
Gr: K-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Choice High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
807 W. Pine St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Gr: 9-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
112 E. Spencer Lake Road
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-9115
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-9115
Gr: K-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mason County, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mason County, WA include Grapeview Elementary & Middle School, Southside Elementary School and North Mason Homelink Program.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mason County?
13 public elementary schools are located in Mason County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mason County?
Mason County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Mason County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Mason County include: Sand Hill Elementary School vs. Belfair Elementary School, Pioneer Elementary School vs. Grapeview Elementary & Middle School, Belfair Elementary School vs. Sand Hill Elementary School
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