For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,753 students in Steilacoom, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in Steilacoom, WA are Steilacoom High School, Cherrydale Elementary School and Saltars Point Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Steilacoom, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Steilacoom have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Steilacoom, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steilacoom High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
54 Sentinel Drive
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 983-2300
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 983-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Cherrydale Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 Galloway Street
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 983-2570
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 983-2570
Gr: PK-3 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Saltars Point Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
908 3rd Street
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 983-2600
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 983-2600
Gr: 4-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Steilacoom, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Futures Program Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
510 Chambers Street
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 583-7100
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 583-7100
Gr: 11-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
510 Chambers
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 588-5052
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 588-5052
Gr: K-4
511 Chambers Street
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 983-2200
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 983-2200
Gr: 1-9 | 67 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Steilacoom Pride Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
54 Sentinel Drive
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 983-2300
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 983-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Steilacoom, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Steilacoom, WA include Steilacoom High School, Cherrydale Elementary School and Saltars Point Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Steilacoom?
3 public schools are located in Steilacoom.
What is the racial composition of students in Steilacoom?
Steilacoom public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Steilacoom are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Steilacoom include: Saltars Point Elementary School vs. Cherrydale Elementary School
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