For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 3,461 students in Aberdeen, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 127 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Aberdeen, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Aberdeen, WA are Harbor Open Doors, Central Park Elementary School and J M Weatherwax High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aberdeen, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Aberdeen have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Aberdeen, WA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harbor Open Doors
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 N. Williams St.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2180
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2180
Grades: 10-12
| 43 students
Rank: #22.
Central Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 School Road
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2170
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2170
Grades: K-5
| 128 students
Rank: #33.
J M Weatherwax High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 North G Street
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2043
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2043
Grades: 9-12
| 916 students
Rank: #44.
Mcdermoth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
409 North K St
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2121
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2121
Grades: K-5
| 287 students
Rank: #55.
A J West Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Bay Ave.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2131
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2131
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Stevens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 S. Farragut
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2150
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2150
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Wishkah Valley Elementary/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4640 Wishkah Rd.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 532-3128
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 532-3128
Grades: K-12
| 157 students
Rank: #88.
Miller Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Lindstrom
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2100
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 718 students
Rank: #99.
Robert Gray Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1516 North B St
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2140
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2140
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Grays Harbor Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 N. Williams St.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2180
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2180
Grades: K-12
| 64 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Harbor Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 N. Williams St.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2180
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2180
Grades: 7-12
| 124 students
Rank: #1212.
Grays Harbor Juvenile Detention
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
103 Junction City Rd.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2189
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2189
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hopkins Elementary School
Magnet School
1313 Pacific
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2190
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2190
Grades: PK
| 107 students
Rank: n/an/a
Twin Harbors A Branch Of New Market Skills Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
410 North G Street
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2040
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2040
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Aberdeen, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1700 Cherry St
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2161
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2161
Grades: PK-6
| 155 students
Homelink (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
216 North G Street
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2189
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2189
Grades: 5-12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Aberdeen, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Aberdeen, WA include Harbor Open Doors, Central Park Elementary School and J M Weatherwax High School.
How many public schools are located in Aberdeen?
14 public schools are located in Aberdeen.
What percentage of students in Aberdeen go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Aberdeen are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Aberdeen are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Aberdeen include: Robert Gray Elementary School vs. Mcdermoth Elementary School, Mcdermoth Elementary School vs. Robert Gray Elementary School, Robert Gray Elementary School vs. Stevens Elementary School
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