For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,470 students in Buckley, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Buckley, WA are Mountain Meadow Elementary School, Elk Ridge Elementary School and Foothills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buckley, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Buckley have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Buckley, WA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain Meadow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11812 Mundy Loss Rd
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3356
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3356
Grades: 1-5
| 416 students
Rank: #22.
Elk Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
340 White River Park Rd
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3354
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3354
Grades: PK-5
| 595 students
Rank: #33.
Foothills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10621 234th Ave E.
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3355
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3355
Grades: 1-5
| 489 students
Rank: #44.
Glacier Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
240 North C St
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3395
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3395
Grades: 6-8
| 970 students
Rank: n/an/a
White River Homeschool
Magnet School
240 N A Street
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-0600
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-0600
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Buckley, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Collins Alternative Programs (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
27515 120th St E
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-1182
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-1182
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
27515 120th St. E
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3353
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3353
Grades: 6-8
| 506 students
250 West Main
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3389
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3389
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Buckley, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Buckley, WA include Mountain Meadow Elementary School, Elk Ridge Elementary School and Foothills Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Buckley?
5 public elementary schools are located in Buckley.
What is the racial composition of students in Buckley?
Buckley public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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