Ocean Beach School District

500 Washington Ave S
Long Beach, WA 98631
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 942 students in Ocean Beach School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Ocean Beach School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
942 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Ocean Beach School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#244 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

26%
41%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

38%
53%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

38%
49%
86%
83.8%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
44.1%
34.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.69

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
1%
9%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
21%
27%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
5%

Showing 2000–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

% White
72%
47%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
4%
9%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,589 is higher than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,007 is higher than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$23,221 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$21 MM
$23,150 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$23,589
$21,173

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$22,007
$21,108

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Ocean Beach School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Long Beach Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Washington Ave S
Long Beach, WA 98631
(360) 642-3242
Gr: K-2 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Ocean Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
25701 Vernon Ave
Ocean Park, WA 98640
(360) 665-4815
Gr: 3-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
314 Brumbach St Ne
Ilwaco, WA 98624
(360) 642-1234
Gr: 6-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Ilwaco High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
404 School Rd
Ilwaco, WA 98624
(360) 642-3731
Gr: 9-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Ocean Beach Options Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Washington Ave. S.
Long Beach, WA 98631
(360) 642-1100
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
305 Fifth Street Se
Long Beach, WA 98631
(360) 642-4089
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ocean Beach School District?
Ocean Beach School District manages 6 public schools serving 942 students.
What is the rank of Ocean Beach School District?
Ocean Beach School District is ranked #240 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Ocean Beach School District?
72% of Ocean Beach School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ocean Beach School District?
Ocean Beach School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Ocean Beach School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,007 is higher than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 942 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 86% (Top 30% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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