For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 2,868 students in Pacific County, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 7 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Pacific County, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pacific County, WA are Long Beach Elementary School, Willapa Elementary School and Naselle-grays River Valley Jr Sr High Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pacific County, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Pacific County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pacific County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Long Beach Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Washington Ave S
Long Beach, WA 98631
(360) 642-3242
Long Beach, WA 98631
(360) 642-3242
Gr: K-2 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Naselle-grays River Valley Jr Sr High Schools
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
793 Sr 4
Naselle, WA 98638
(360) 484-7121
Naselle, WA 98638
(360) 484-7121
Gr: 6-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Pacific Virtual Learning
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 East 1st St.
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-6041
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-6041
Gr: K-12
Rank: #55.
South Bend High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 E. 1st
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-5707
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-5707
Gr: 7-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Ocean Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25701 Vernon Ave
Ocean Park, WA 98640
(360) 665-4815
Ocean Park, WA 98640
(360) 665-4815
Gr: 3-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Naselle-grays River Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
793 Sr 4
Naselle, WA 98638
(360) 484-7121
Naselle, WA 98638
(360) 484-7121
Gr: K-5 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
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%
Rank: #99.
Mike Morris Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 E. 1st
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-5615
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-5615
Gr: K-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1010.
Raymond Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
921 Commercial Street
Raymond, WA 98577
(360) 942-2435
Raymond, WA 98577
(360) 942-2435
Gr: K-6 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
314 Brumbach St Ne
Ilwaco, WA 98624
(360) 642-1234
Ilwaco, WA 98624
(360) 642-1234
Gr: 6-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1212.
Ilwaco High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
404 School Rd
Ilwaco, WA 98624
(360) 642-3731
Ilwaco, WA 98624
(360) 642-3731
Gr: 9-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1313.
Raymond Jr Sr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1016 Commercial Street
Raymond, WA 98577
(360) 942-2474
Raymond, WA 98577
(360) 942-2474
Gr: 7-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1414.
Ocean Beach Options Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Washington Ave. S.
Long Beach, WA 98631
(360) 642-1100
Long Beach, WA 98631
(360) 642-1100
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
304 S. Adams Street
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 203-5858
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 203-5858
Gr: K-12 | 100 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Developmental Preschool
Special Education School
921 Commercial St
Raymond, WA 98577
(360) 942-2435
Raymond, WA 98577
(360) 942-2435
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
305 Fifth Street Se
Long Beach, WA 98631
(360) 642-4089
Long Beach, WA 98631
(360) 642-4089
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Pacific County Jail
Alternative School
500 East 1st St
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-6041
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-6041
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
304 S Adams Street
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 639-5884
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 639-5884
Gr: K-12 | 458 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Pacific County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Community Learning Op Center (Cloc) (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
303 4th St
Raymond, WA 98577
(360) 538-2189
Raymond, WA 98577
(360) 538-2189
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Po Box 860
Ilwaco, WA 98624
(360) 642-8448
Ilwaco, WA 98624
(360) 642-8448
Gr: 3-6 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Ilwaco Alternative High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Po Box 40-a
Long Beach, WA 98631
(360) 642-1292
Long Beach, WA 98631
(360) 642-1292
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 13%
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%
793 State Route 4
Naselle, WA 98638
(360) 484-7121
Naselle, WA 98638
(360) 484-7121
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Ocean Beach Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
152 1st Ave N
Long Beach, WA 98631
(360) 642-1100
Long Beach, WA 98631
(360) 642-1100
Gr: 6-12
25701 Vernon Ave
Ocean Park, WA 98640
(360) 665-4815
Ocean Park, WA 98640
(360) 665-4815
Gr: K-3 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
921 Commercial Street
Raymond, WA 98577
(360) 942-2474
Raymond, WA 98577
(360) 942-2474
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 64:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
1016 Commercial Street
Raymond, WA 98577
(206) 942-3990
Raymond, WA 98577
(206) 942-3990
Gr: PK | 30 students Minority enrollment: 20%
400 E 1st
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-5707
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-5707
Gr: 7-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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 Pacific County, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Pacific County, WA include Long Beach Elementary School, Willapa Elementary School and Naselle-grays River Valley Jr Sr High Schools.
How many public schools are located in Pacific County?
18 public schools are located in Pacific County.
What percentage of students in Pacific County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Pacific County are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pacific County?
Pacific County public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pacific County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pacific County include: Willapa Valley Middle-high vs. Raymond Jr Sr High School, South Bend High School vs. Raymond Jr Sr High School, Naselle-grays River Valley Elementary School vs. Long Beach Elementary School
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