For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,778 students in Washougal, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Washougal, WA are Mount Pleasant School, Canyon Creek Middle School and Columbia River Gorge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washougal, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Washougal have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Washougal, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Pleasant School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
152 Marble Rd.
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 835-3371
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 835-3371
Gr: K-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Canyon Creek Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9731 Washougal River Rd
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3500
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35300 Se Evergreen Hwy
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3900
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Cape Horn Skye Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9731 Washougal River Rd
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3600
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Hathaway Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
630 24th St
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3800
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Jemtegaard Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
35300 Se Evergreen Hwy
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3400
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Gause Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 34th St
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3700
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Washougal Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 34th St
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3000
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3000
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Washougal, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Washougal, WA include Mount Pleasant School, Canyon Creek Middle School and Columbia River Gorge Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Washougal?
8 public elementary schools are located in Washougal.
What is the racial composition of students in Washougal?
Washougal public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Washougal are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Washougal include: Columbia River Gorge Elementary School vs. Hathaway Elementary School, Hathaway Elementary School vs. Columbia River Gorge Elementary School, Canyon Creek Middle School vs. Jemtegaard Middle School
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