For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,798 students in Ellensburg, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 142 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Ellensburg, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Ellensburg, WA are Ellensburg High School, Mt. Stuart Elementary School and Damman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellensburg, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 59% statewide average). Schools in Ellensburg have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ellensburg, WA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ellensburg High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1203 E Capitol
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8300
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 967 students
Rank: #22.
Mt. Stuart Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1701 N. Cora St
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8400
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8400
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #33.
Damman Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
41 Manastash Rd
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-4567
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-4567
Grades: K-6
| 44 students
Rank: #44.
Morgan Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 E First
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8200
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 752 students
Rank: #55.
K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 Ruby Street
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8181
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8181
Grades: 1-12
| 86 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2100 N. Cora
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8050
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8050
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
Special Education School
705 W 15th
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8117
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8117
Grades: PK
| 38 students
Rank: n/an/a
11042 Parke Creek Road
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 968-4909
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 968-4909
Grades: 8-12
| 8 students
Ellensburg, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
714 E Dean Nicholson Blvd., Ms
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8308
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8308
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ellensburg, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Ellensburg, WA include Ellensburg High School, Mt. Stuart Elementary School and Damman Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ellensburg, WA?
8 public schools are located in Ellensburg, WA.
What percentage of students in Ellensburg, WA go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Ellensburg, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ellensburg, WA?
Ellensburg, WA public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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