For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,276 students in Graham, WA.
The top ranked public schools in Graham, WA are Graham Elementary School, North Star Elementary School and Nelson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Graham, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Graham have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Graham, WA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Graham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10026 204th Street East
Graham, WA 98338
(253) 800-8500
Graham, WA 98338
(253) 800-8500
Grades: K-5
| 533 students
Rank: #22.
North Star Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7719 224th Street East
Graham, WA 98338
(253) 800-8800
Graham, WA 98338
(253) 800-8800
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
Rank: #33.
Nelson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22109 108th Ave E
Graham, WA 98338
(253) 800-6400
Graham, WA 98338
(253) 800-6400
Grades: K-5
| 707 students
Rank: #44.
Kapowsin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10412 264th Street East
Graham, WA 98338
(253) 800-8600
Graham, WA 98338
(253) 800-8600
Grades: K-5
| 336 students
Rank: #55.
Centennial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24353 Mathias Rd E
Graham, WA 98338
(253) 800-7700
Graham, WA 98338
(253) 800-7700
Grades: K-5
| 548 students
Rank: #66.
Graham Kapowsin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22100 108th Ave E
Graham, WA 98338
(253) 800-6100
Graham, WA 98338
(253) 800-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,011 students
Rank: #77.
Cougar Mountain Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5108 260th St. East
Graham, WA 98338
(253) 800-8000
Graham, WA 98338
(253) 800-8000
Grades: 6-8
| 614 students
Rank: #88.
Rocky Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6514 260th Street East
Graham, WA 98338
(253) 800-5000
Graham, WA 98338
(253) 800-5000
Grades: K-5
| 411 students
Rank: #99.
Frontier Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22110 108th Avenue East
Graham, WA 98338
(253) 800-8300
Graham, WA 98338
(253) 800-8300
Grades: 6-8
| 647 students
Graham, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10026 204th St East
Graham, WA 98338
(253) 683-6000
Graham, WA 98338
(253) 683-6000
Grades: K-6
| 45 students
6514 260th St E
Graham, WA 98338
(253) 683-6931
Graham, WA 98338
(253) 683-6931
Grades: PK
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Graham, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Graham, WA include Graham Elementary School, North Star Elementary School and Nelson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Graham?
9 public schools are located in Graham.
What is the racial composition of students in Graham?
Graham public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Graham are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Graham include: Graham Elementary School vs. North Star Elementary School, Graham Elementary School vs. Nelson Elementary School, Nelson Elementary School vs. Graham Elementary School
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