For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,894 students in 98926, WA (there are 3 private schools, serving 160 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 98926, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98926, WA are Damman Elementary School, Ellensburg High School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98926 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98926, WA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98926, WA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Damman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
41 Manastash Rd
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-4567
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-4567
Grades: K-5
| 42 students
Rank: #22.
Ellensburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1203 E Capitol
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8300
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 938 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2100 N. Cora
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8050
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8050
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
Rank: #44.
Morgan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 E First
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8200
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 778 students
Rank: #55.
Mt. Stuart Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1701 N. Cora St
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8400
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8400
Grades: K-5
| 356 students
Rank: #66.
K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 Ruby Street
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8181
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8181
Grades: K-12
| 94 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
705 W 15th
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8117
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8117
Grades: PK
| 60 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ida Nason Aronica Elementary School
Magnet School
2100 N Cora St
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8070
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8070
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
Rank: n/an/a
Parke Creek Treatment Center
Magnet School
11042 Parke Creek Road
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 968-4909
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 968-4909
Grades: 8-12
| 9 students
98926, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
714 E Dean Nicholson Blvd., Ms
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8308
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8308
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98926, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98926, WA include Damman Elementary School, Ellensburg High School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98926?
9 public schools are located in 98926.
What percentage of students in 98926 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 98926 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98926?
98926 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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