For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 344 students in Menlo, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in Menlo, WA are Willapa Elementary School and Willapa Valley Middle-high. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Menlo, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Menlo have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Menlo, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willapa Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
845 Willapa 4th Street
Menlo, WA 98561
(360) 942-3311
Menlo, WA 98561
(360) 942-3311
Gr: K-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Willapa Valley Middle-high
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22 Viking Way
Menlo, WA 98561
(360) 942-2006
Menlo, WA 98561
(360) 942-2006
Gr: 6-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Menlo, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 128
Menlo, WA 98561
(360) 934-5595
Menlo, WA 98561
(360) 934-5595
Gr: 4-6 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Wvsd Developmental Preschool (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
22 Viking Way
Menlo, WA 98561
(360) 942-5855
Menlo, WA 98561
(360) 942-5855
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Menlo, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Menlo, WA include Willapa Elementary School and Willapa Valley Middle-high.
How many public schools are located in Menlo?
2 public schools are located in Menlo.
What is the racial composition of students in Menlo?
Menlo public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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