For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 271 students in Wahkiakum County, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Wahkiakum County, WA is Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wahkiakum County, WA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wahkiakum County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wahkiakum County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
265 South Third St
Cathlamet, WA 98612
(360) 795-3261
Cathlamet, WA 98612
(360) 795-3261
Gr: K-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Wahkiakum County, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wahkiakum County, WA include Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wahkiakum County?
1 public elementary schools are located in Wahkiakum County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wahkiakum County?
Wahkiakum County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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