For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 1,362 students in Pend Oreille County, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pend Oreille County, WA are Selkirk Middle School, Selkirk Elementary School and Kalispel Language Immersion School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pend Oreille County, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pend Oreille County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pend Oreille County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Selkirk Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10372 Highway 31
Ione, WA 99139
(509) 446-3505
Ione, WA 99139
(509) 446-3505
Gr: 6-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Selkirk Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
219 Park Avenue
Metaline Falls, WA 99153
(509) 446-4225
Metaline Falls, WA 99153
(509) 446-4225
Gr: PK-5 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: K-8
Rank: #44.
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 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
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 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: K-5 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
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 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Home Pride
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 Monumental Way
Cusick, WA 99119
(509) 445-1125
Cusick, WA 99119
(509) 445-1125
Gr: K-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Pend Oreille County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 77
Ione, WA 99139
(509) 442-3725
Ione, WA 99139
(509) 442-3725
Gr: PK-3 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Po Box 68
Metaline Falls, WA 99153
(509) 446-4225
Metaline Falls, WA 99153
(509) 446-4225
Gr: 4-6 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Newport Alternative High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1302 West 5th St
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-2481
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-2481
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pend Oreille County, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pend Oreille County, WA include Selkirk Middle School, Selkirk Elementary School and Kalispel Language Immersion School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pend Oreille County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Pend Oreille County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pend Oreille County?
Pend Oreille County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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