For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,305 students in Chelan, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 103 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Chelan, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Chelan, WA are Chelan High School, Holden Village Community School and Chelan School Of Innovation. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chelan, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Chelan 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 Chelan, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chelan High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 Webster
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4061
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4061
Grades: 9-12
| 442 students
Rank: #22.
Holden Village Community School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Hcoo Stop 2, Holden Village
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4031
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4031
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
Rank: #33.
Chelan School Of Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
216 N Emerson Street
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4061
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4061
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Rank: #44.
Chelan Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 Webster
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4073
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4073
Grades: 6-8
| 301 students
Rank: #55.
Morgen Owings Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
407 E Woodin
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4031
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4031
Grades: K-5
| 474 students
Rank: n/an/a
324 E Johnson
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-7744
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-7744
Grades: PK
| 52 students
Chelan, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chelan Prepatory High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
324 East Johnson
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4061
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4061
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chelan, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Chelan, WA include Chelan High School, Holden Village Community School and Chelan School Of Innovation.
How many public schools are located in Chelan?
6 public schools are located in Chelan.
What percentage of students in Chelan go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Chelan are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chelan?
Chelan 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).
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