For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 578 students in Columbia County, WA.
The top ranked public schools in Columbia County, WA are Dayton High School, Starbuck School and Dayton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia County, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Columbia County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Columbia County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dayton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
614 S Third Street
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
Rank: #22.
Starbuck School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
717 Tucannon St
Starbuck, WA 99359
(509) 399-2381
Starbuck, WA 99359
(509) 399-2381
Grades: K-8
| 20 students
Rank: #33.
Dayton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
614 S 3rd St
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Grades: 6-8
| 89 students
Rank: #44.
Dayton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
302 E Park
Dayton, WA 99328
(206) 382-2507
Dayton, WA 99328
(206) 382-2507
Grades: PK-5
| 193 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dayton School District Alternative Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
614 S 3rd St
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Washington
Magnet School
717 Tucannon St.
Starbuck, WA 99359
(888) 858-0470
Starbuck, WA 99359
(888) 858-0470
Grades: 1-12
| 165 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Columbia County, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Columbia County, WA include Dayton High School, Starbuck School and Dayton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Columbia County?
6 public schools are located in Columbia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia County?
Columbia County public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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