For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,784 students in Selah, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 45 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Selah, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Selah, WA are Selah Homelink, Selah Intermediate School and Selah Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Selah, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Selah have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Selah, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Selah Homelink
(Math: <50% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
308 W Naches Ave
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8280
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8280
Gr: K-8 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Selah Intermediate School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 West Fremont Ave
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8300
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8300
Gr: 3-5 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Selah Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
411 North First Street
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8400
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8400
Gr: 6-8 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Selah High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 North First Street
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8500
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,159 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
408 North First Street
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8100
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8100
Gr: 1-2 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
208 South Third Street
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-7900
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-7900
Gr: PK-K | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
2280 Wa-821
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8520
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8520
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Selah Academy Reengagement Program
Alternative School
308 W Naches Ave
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8062
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8062
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Selah Open Doors
Alternative School
316 West Naches Ave
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8520
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8520
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Selah, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Selah, WA include Selah Homelink, Selah Intermediate School and Selah Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Selah?
10 public schools are located in Selah.
What percentage of students in Selah go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Selah are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Selah?
Selah public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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