Top 10 Best Ferry County Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 940 students in Ferry County, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 32 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Ferry County, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Ferry County, WA are Orient Elementary School, Inchelium High School and Keller Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ferry County, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Ferry County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Ferry County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orient Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
374 4th Avenue
Orient, WA 99160
(509) 684-6873
Grades: K-8
| 34 students
Rank: #22.
Inchelium High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Hornet Avenue
Inchelium, WA 99138
(509) 722-6181
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Rank: #33.
Keller Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
17 S. School Rd.
Keller, WA 99140
(509) 634-4325
Grades: K-6
| 44 students
Rank: #44.
Republic Senior High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
30306 Highway 20 E
Republic, WA 99166
(509) 775-3173
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Rank: #55.
Republic Parent Partner
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
30306 East Highway 20
Republic, WA 99166
(509) 775-3173
Grades: K-12
| 74 students
Rank: #66.
Republic Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
30306 E Highway 20
Republic, WA 99166
(509) 775-3327
Grades: PK-6
| 192 students
Rank: #77.
Curlew Elementary & High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
47 Curlew School Rd
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 779-4931
Grades: PK-12
| 190 students
Rank: #88.
Republic Junior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
30306 E Highway 20
Republic, WA 99166
(509) 775-3327
Grades: 7-8
| 65 students
Rank: #99.
Inchelium Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Hornet Avenue
Inchelium, WA 99138
(509) 722-6181
Grades: 6-8
| 43 students
Rank: #1010.
Inchelium Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Hornet Avenue
Inchelium, WA 99138
(509) 722-6181
Grades: K-5
| 85 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ferry County Open Doors - Youth Reengagement
Alternative School
3 Campus Drive
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 779-4931
Grades: 8-12
| 48 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Ferry County, WA

Ferry County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
374 4th Avenue
Orient, WA 99160
(509) 684-6873
Grades: K-5
| 48 students
47 Curlew School Rd
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 684-6873
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
47 Curlew School Rd
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 779-4931
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1 Hornet Avenue
Inchelium, WA 99138
(509) 722-6181
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Ferry County, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Ferry County, WA include Orient Elementary School, Inchelium High School and Keller Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ferry County?
11 public schools are located in Ferry County.
What percentage of students in Ferry County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Ferry County are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ferry County?
Ferry County public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

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