For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 219 students in Palouse, WA.
The top ranked public schools in Palouse, WA are Palouse Elementary School, Palouse At Garfield Middle School and Garfield At Palouse High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palouse, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Palouse have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Palouse, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palouse Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 E Alder Street
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921
Grades: PK-5
| 90 students
Rank: #22.
Palouse At Garfield Middle School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 E Alder Street
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 635-1331
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 635-1331
Grades: 6-8
| 39 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Garfield At Palouse High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 E. Alder
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Palouse High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 E Alder Street
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Palouse, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Palouse, WA include Palouse Elementary School, Palouse At Garfield Middle School and Garfield At Palouse High School.
How many public schools are located in Palouse?
4 public schools are located in Palouse.
What is the racial composition of students in Palouse?
Palouse public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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