For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 7,310 students in Wenatchee, WA (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,100 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Wenatchee, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Wenatchee, WA are Sunnyslope Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Skill Source. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wenatchee, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Wenatchee have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wenatchee, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunnyslope Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3109 School Street
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-8803
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-8803
Gr: K-5 | 306 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 Washington St.
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-5504
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-5504
Gr: K-5 | 480 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Skill Source
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
233 N Chelan St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-3369
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-3369
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Valley Academy Of Learning K-8
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1911 N Wenatchee Avenue
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-6417
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-6417
Gr: K-8 | 174 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Wenatchee High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1101 Millerdale Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-8117
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-8117
Gr: 9-12 | 2,027 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Foothills Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1410 Maple St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 664-8961
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 664-8961
Gr: 6-8 | 572 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Pinnacles Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
504 S. Chelan Ave.
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(805) 669-8801
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(805) 669-8801
Gr: 6-9 | 221 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Open Doors Re-engagement
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
233 N Chelan Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98807
(509) 663-3091
Wenatchee, WA 98807
(509) 663-3091
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
John Newbery Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
850 Western
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 664-8930
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 664-8930
Gr: K-5 | 417 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1010.
Valley Online Academy
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1510 Ninth Street
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-8161
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-8161
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1111.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Alaska St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-7256
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-7256
Gr: K-5 | 339 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1212.
Pioneer Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1620 Russell St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-7171
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-7171
Gr: 6-8 | 519 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1313.
Westside High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1510 Ninth
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-7947
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-7947
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1414.
Mission View Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Terminal Avenue
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-5851
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-5851
Gr: K-5 | 428 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1515.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1224 Methow St.
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-5710
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-5710
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1616.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1130 Princeton
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-5351
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-5351
Gr: K-5 | 411 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1717.
Orchard Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1024 Orchard Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-7745
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-7745
Gr: 6-8 | 405 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
316 Washington St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 664-5552
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 664-5552
Gr: 3-12 | 12 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education School
Special Education School
112 So. Elliott Street
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-7117
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-7117
Gr: PK-9 | 159 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Wenatchee Valley Technical Skills Center
Vocational School
327 E Penny Road Ste D
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-8827
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-8827
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Wenatchee, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
North Central Technical Skills Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
327 East Penny Rd
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-8827
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-8827
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Valley Academy Of Learning (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1911 N Wenatche Avenue
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-6417
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-6417
Gr: K-12 | 177 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wenatchee, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Wenatchee, WA include Sunnyslope Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Skill Source.
How many public schools are located in Wenatchee?
20 public schools are located in Wenatchee.
What percentage of students in Wenatchee go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Wenatchee are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wenatchee?
Wenatchee public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Wenatchee are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wenatchee include: Abraham Lincoln Elementary School vs. Columbia Elementary School, Columbia Elementary School vs. Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Mission View Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School
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