For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 1,787 students in Pend Oreille County, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 22 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Pend Oreille County, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Pend Oreille County, WA are Selkirk Elementary School, Newport High School and Pend Oreille River School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pend Oreille County, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Pend Oreille County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pend Oreille County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Selkirk Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
219 Park Avenue
Metaline Falls, WA 99153
(509) 446-4225
Metaline Falls, WA 99153
(509) 446-4225
Grades: PK-5
| 121 students
Rank: #22.
Newport High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 W. 5th Street
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-2481
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-2481
Grades: 9-12
| 289 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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
Grades: 8-12
| 59 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Selkirk High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10372 Highway 31
Ione, WA 99139
(509) 446-3505
Ione, WA 99139
(509) 446-3505
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Rank: #55.
Selkirk Middle School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10372 Highway 31
Ione, WA 99139
(509) 446-3505
Ione, WA 99139
(509) 446-3505
Grades: 6-8
| 62 students
Rank: #66.
Sadie Halstead Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
331 S. Calispel Avenue
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-2426
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-2426
Grades: 5-8
| 298 students
Rank: #77.
Kalispel Language Immersion School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 Monumental Way
Cusick, WA 99119
(509) 447-7461
Cusick, WA 99119
(509) 447-7461
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #88.
Newport Home Link
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | 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
Grades: K-12
| 132 students
Rank: #99.
Stratton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 383 students
Rank: #1010.
Bess Herian Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 Monumental Way
Cusick, WA 99119
(509) 445-0361
Cusick, WA 99119
(509) 445-0361
Grades: K-5
| 130 students
Rank: #1111.
Home Pride
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 Monumental Way
Cusick, WA 99119
(509) 445-1125
Cusick, WA 99119
(509) 445-1125
Grades: K-12
| 107 students
Rank: #1212.
Cusick Jr Sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 Monumental Way
Cusick, WA 99119
(509) 445-1125
Cusick, WA 99119
(509) 445-1125
Grades: 6-12
| 129 students
Pend Oreille County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 68
Metaline Falls, WA 99153
(509) 446-4225
Metaline Falls, WA 99153
(509) 446-4225
Grades: 4-6
| 68 students
Newport Alternative High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1302 West 5th St
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-2481
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-2481
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
10372 Hwy 31
Ione, WA 99139
(509) 446-2931
Ione, WA 99139
(509) 446-2931
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pend Oreille County, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Pend Oreille County, WA include Selkirk Elementary School, Newport High School and Pend Oreille River School.
How many public schools are located in Pend Oreille County?
12 public schools are located in Pend Oreille County.
What percentage of students in Pend Oreille County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Pend Oreille County are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pend Oreille County?
Pend Oreille County public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pend Oreille County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pend Oreille County include: Newport High School vs. Selkirk High School
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