For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public elementary schools serving 5,262 students in Mason County, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mason County, WA are Grapeview Elementary & Middle School, Southside Elementary School and Pioneer Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mason County, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mason County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mason County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grapeview Elementary & Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
822 E Mason Benson Rd
Grapeview, WA 98546
(360) 426-4921
Grapeview, WA 98546
(360) 426-4921
Grades: K-8
| 241 students
Rank: #22.
Southside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
161 Se Collier Rd
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8437
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8437
Grades: K-7
| 195 students
Rank: #33.
Pioneer Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
112 E. Spencer Lake Road
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-9115
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-9115
Grades: K-8
| 15 students
Rank: #44.
Bordeaux Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 E. University Ave.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-3253
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-3253
Grades: K-4
| 504 students
Rank: #55.
Mountain View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
534 E. K St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8564
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8564
Grades: PK-4
| 676 students
Rank: #66.
North Mason Homelink Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
90 E North Mason School Road
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2329
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2329
Grades: K-12
| 105 students
Rank: #77.
Belfair Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Ne 22900 Hwy 3
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2233
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2233
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: #88.
Hawkins Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 E. Campus Dr.
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2302
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2302
Grades: 6-8
| 474 students
Rank: #99.
Sand Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Ne 791 Sand Hill Rd.
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2330
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2330
Grades: K-5
| 534 students
Rank: #1010.
Pioneer Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 E Spencer Lake Road
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8291
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8291
Grades: 6-8
| 241 students
Rank: #1111.
Hood Canal Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 N State Route 106
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 877-5463
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 877-5463
Grades: PK-8
| 346 students
Rank: #1212.
Olympic Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 E K St
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 462-6671
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 462-6671
Grades: 5-6
| 538 students
Rank: #1313.
Pioneer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
110 E Spencer Lake Rd.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 427-2737
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 427-2737
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #1414.
Evergreen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 W. Franklin St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8281
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8281
Grades: PK-4
| 429 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Mason Online
Magnet School
90 N. Mason School Rd
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2329
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2329
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Mason County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Education Learning Program (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
807 W. Pine St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-1687
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-1687
Grades: K-12
| 57 students
Choice High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
807 W. Pine St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Grades: 9-12
| 221 students
111 N State Route 106
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 877-5463
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 877-5463
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mason County, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mason County, WA include Grapeview Elementary & Middle School, Southside Elementary School and Pioneer Virtual Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mason County?
15 public elementary schools are located in Mason County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mason County?
Mason County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Mason County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Mason County include: Sand Hill Elementary School vs. Belfair Elementary School, Belfair Elementary School vs. Sand Hill Elementary School, Hawkins Middle School vs. Grapeview Elementary & Middle School
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