For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 146 students in Waitsburg, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Waitsburg, WA are Waitsburg Elementary School and Preston Hall Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waitsburg, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Waitsburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Waitsburg, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waitsburg Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
184 Academy
Waitsburg, WA 99361
(509) 337-6461
Waitsburg, WA 99361
(509) 337-6461
Grades: PK-5
| 146 students
Rank: #22.
Preston Hall Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
605 Main Street
Waitsburg, WA 99361
(509) 337-9474
Waitsburg, WA 99361
(509) 337-9474
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Waitsburg, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Waitsburg, WA include Waitsburg Elementary School and Preston Hall Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Waitsburg?
2 public elementary schools are located in Waitsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Waitsburg?
Waitsburg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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