For the 2024-25 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 5,029 students in Klickitat County, WA (there are 3 private schools, serving 156 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Klickitat County, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Klickitat County, WA are Centerville Elementary School, Trout Lake Elementary School and Hulan L Whitson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Klickitat County, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Klickitat County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Klickitat County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centerville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2315 Centerville Hwy
Centerville, WA 98613
(509) 773-4893
Centerville, WA 98613
(509) 773-4893
Grades: K-8
| 97 students
Rank: #22.
Trout Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2310 Hwy 141
Trout Lake, WA 98650
(509) 395-2571
Trout Lake, WA 98650
(509) 395-2571
Grades: K-4
| 71 students
Rank: #33.
Hulan L Whitson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
450 N Main Street
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1560
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1560
Grades: K-3
| 295 students
Rank: #44.
Bickleton Elementary & High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3626 Bickleton Highway
Bickleton, WA 99322
(509) 896-5473
Bickleton, WA 99322
(509) 896-5473
Grades: K-12
| 104 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Glenwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 Bunnell St.
Glenwood, WA 98619
(509) 364-3438
Glenwood, WA 98619
(509) 364-3438
Grades: PK-6
| 25 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Lyle High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
625 Keasey Avenue
Lyle, WA 98635
(509) 365-2211
Lyle, WA 98635
(509) 365-2211
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Rank: #77.
Columbia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1455 Nw Bruin Country Rd
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1970
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1970
Grades: 9-12
| 365 students
Rank: #88.
Wayne M Henkle Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
480 Nw Loop Road
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1502
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1502
Grades: 7-8
| 173 students
Rank: #99.
Wallace & Priscilla Stevenson Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
480 Nw Loop Rd
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 439-4028
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 439-4028
Grades: 4-6
| 264 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Glenwood Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
320 Bunnell St.
Glenwood, WA 98619
(509) 364-3438
Glenwood, WA 98619
(509) 364-3438
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Mill A Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1142 Jessup Road
Bingen, WA 98605
(509) 538-2700
Bingen, WA 98605
(509) 538-2700
Grades: K-8
| 39 students
Rank: #1212.
Trout Lake School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2310 Hwy 141
Trout Lake, WA 98650
(509) 395-2571
Trout Lake, WA 98650
(509) 395-2571
Grades: 5-12
| 128 students
Rank: #1313.
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
604 E. Brooks Street
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-5177
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-5177
Grades: K-12
| 2,115 students
Rank: #1414.
Goldendale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 Simcoe Dr.
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-5846
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-5846
Grades: 9-12
| 299 students
Rank: #1515.
Goldendale Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
820 S. Schuster St
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-4665
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-4665
Grades: K-4
| 291 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Dallesport Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
625 Keasey Avenue
Lyle, WA 98635
(509) 365-2211
Lyle, WA 98635
(509) 365-2211
Grades: K-5
| 96 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Klickitat Elementary & High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
98 School Drive
Klickitat, WA 98628
(509) 369-4145
Klickitat, WA 98628
(509) 369-4145
Grades: K-12
| 103 students
Rank: #1818.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
615 Chinook Avenue
Roosevelt, WA 99356
(509) 384-5462
Roosevelt, WA 99356
(509) 384-5462
Grades: K-6
| 25 students
Rank: #1919.
Goldendale Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
520 E. Collins Dr.
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-4323
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-4323
Grades: 5-8
| 262 students
Rank: #2020.
Wishram High And Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
135 Bunn Street
Wishram, WA 98673
(509) 748-2551
Wishram, WA 98673
(509) 748-2551
Grades: PK-12
| 68 students
Rank: #2121.
Lyle Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
625 Keasey Avenue
Lyle, WA 98635
(509) 365-2211
Lyle, WA 98635
(509) 365-2211
Grades: 6-8
| 49 students
Rank: n/an/a
Goldendale Support Service Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
820 S. Schuster St.
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-4665
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-4665
Grades: PK
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pacific Crest Innovation Academy
Magnet School
1142 Jessup Rd
Bingen, WA 98605
(509) 538-2522
Bingen, WA 98605
(509) 538-2522
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
Rank: n/an/a
White Salmon Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1455 Nw Bruin Country Rd
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1970
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1970
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Klickitat County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1455 Nw Bruin Country Rd
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1970
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1970
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Envista Academy Of Washington (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
625 Keasey Ave
Lyle, WA 98635
(509) 365-2211
Lyle, WA 98635
(509) 365-2211
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Student Success Open Doors Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
625 Keasey Ave
Lyle, WA 98635
(509) 365-2211
Lyle, WA 98635
(509) 365-2211
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Klickitat County, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Klickitat County, WA include Centerville Elementary School, Trout Lake Elementary School and Hulan L Whitson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Klickitat County?
24 public schools are located in Klickitat County.
What percentage of students in Klickitat County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Klickitat County are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Klickitat County?
Klickitat County public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Klickitat County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Klickitat County include: Goldendale High School vs. Columbia High School, Columbia High School vs. Goldendale High School, Trout Lake Elementary School vs. Roosevelt Elementary School
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