For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,181 students in 99156, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 22 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 99156, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 99156, WA are Pend Oreille River School, Newport High School and Sadie Halstead Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 99156 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 99156, WA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 99156, WA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pend Oreille River School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 West 5th Street
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-3167
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-3167
Gr: 8-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 59:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Newport High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 W. 5th Street
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-2481
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-2481
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Sadie Halstead Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
331 S. Calispel Avenue
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-2426
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-2426
Gr: 5-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Newport Home Link
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1302 W. 5th St.
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-3167
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-3167
Gr: K-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Stratton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1201 W. 5th Street
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-0656
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-0656
Gr: PK-4 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 99156, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 99156, WA include Pend Oreille River School, Newport High School and Sadie Halstead Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 99156?
5 public schools are located in 99156.
What percentage of students in 99156 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 99156 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 99156?
99156 public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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