For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,326 students in Granite Falls, WA.
The top ranked public schools in Granite Falls, WA are Mountain Way Elementary School, Granite Falls High School and Granite Falls Open Doors. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Granite Falls, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Granite Falls have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 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 Granite Falls, WA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain Way Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
702 N. Granite Ave
Granite Falls, WA 98252
(360) 691-7719
Granite Falls, WA 98252
(360) 691-7719
Grades: PK-2
| 563 students
Rank: #22.
Granite Falls High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 100th St Ne
Granite Falls, WA 98252
(360) 691-7713
Granite Falls, WA 98252
(360) 691-7713
Grades: 9-12
| 546 students
Rank: #33.
Granite Falls Open Doors
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 N Alder Ave
Granite Falls, WA 98252
(360) 283-4407
Granite Falls, WA 98252
(360) 283-4407
Grades: 9-12
| 53 students
Rank: #44.
Monte Cristo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1201 100th St Ne
Granite Falls, WA 98252
(360) 691-7718
Granite Falls, WA 98252
(360) 691-7718
Grades: 3-6
| 470 students
Rank: #55.
Crossroads High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
205 North Alder Avenue
Granite Falls, WA 98252
(360) 283-4407
Granite Falls, WA 98252
(360) 283-4407
Grades: 9-12
| 205 students
Rank: #66.
Granite Falls Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
405 North Alder Ave
Granite Falls, WA 98252
(360) 691-7710
Granite Falls, WA 98252
(360) 691-7710
Grades: 6-8
| 489 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Granite Falls, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Granite Falls, WA include Mountain Way Elementary School, Granite Falls High School and Granite Falls Open Doors.
How many public schools are located in Granite Falls?
6 public schools are located in Granite Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in Granite Falls?
Granite Falls 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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