For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,769 students in La Center, WA.
The top ranked public schools in La Center, WA are La Center High School, La Center Academy and La Center Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Center, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in La Center have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in La Center, WA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Center High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
725 Highland Road
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-1700
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 526 students
Rank: #22.
La Center Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
725 Ne Highland Rd
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2131
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2131
Grades: K-12
| 42 students
Rank: #33.
La Center Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 East 4th Street
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2134
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2134
Grades: PK-5
| 790 students
Rank: #44.
La Center Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Ne Lockwood Creek Rd
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2136
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2136
Grades: 6-8
| 411 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in La Center, WA?
The top ranked public schools in La Center, WA include La Center High School, La Center Academy and La Center Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in La Center?
4 public schools are located in La Center.
What is the racial composition of students in La Center?
La Center public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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