For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 155 students in Colton, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 30 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Colton, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public school in Colton, WA is Colton School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colton, WA public school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Colton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Colton, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colton School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
706 Union
Colton, WA 99113
(509) 229-3386
Colton, WA 99113
(509) 229-3386
Grades: PK-12
| 155 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Colton, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Colton, WA include Colton School.
How many public schools are located in Colton?
1 public schools are located in Colton.
What percentage of students in Colton go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Colton are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Colton?
Colton public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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