For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 300 students in Waitsburg, WA.
The top ranked public schools in Waitsburg, WA are Waitsburg High School, Waitsburg Elementary School and Preston Hall Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waitsburg, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Waitsburg have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Waitsburg, WA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waitsburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
420 Coppei Ave
Waitsburg, WA 99361
(509) 337-6351
Waitsburg, WA 99361
(509) 337-6351
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: #22.
Waitsburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
184 Academy
Waitsburg, WA 99361
(509) 337-6461
Waitsburg, WA 99361
(509) 337-6461
Grades: PK-5
| 138 students
Rank: #33.
Preston Hall Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
605 Main Street
Waitsburg, WA 99361
(509) 337-9474
Waitsburg, WA 99361
(509) 337-9474
Grades: 6-8
| 76 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Waitsburg, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Waitsburg, WA include Waitsburg High School, Waitsburg Elementary School and Preston Hall Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Waitsburg?
3 public schools are located in Waitsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Waitsburg?
Waitsburg public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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