For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,933 students in Washougal, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 56 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Washougal, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Washougal, WA are Mount Pleasant School, Canyon Creek Middle School and Cape Horn Skye Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washougal, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Washougal have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Washougal, WA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Pleasant School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
152 Marble Rd.
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 835-3371
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 835-3371
Grades: K-8
| 68 students
Rank: #22.
Canyon Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9731 Washougal River Rd
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3500
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 204 students
Rank: #33.
Cape Horn Skye Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9731 Washougal River Rd
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3600
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #44.
Washougal High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 39th St
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3100
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,006 students
Rank: #55.
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
35300 Se Evergreen Hwy
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3900
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #66.
Hathaway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
630 24th St
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3800
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #77.
Jemtegaard Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
35300 Se Evergreen Hwy
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3400
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 439 students
Rank: #88.
Gause Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 34th St
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3700
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: #99.
Washougal Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 39th St
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3200
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3200
Grades: K-12
| 40 students
Rank: n/an/a
Washougal Special Services
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4855 Evergreen Way
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3020
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3020
Grades: PK
| 31 students
Washougal, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Excelsior High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1401 39th Street
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3300
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Washougal, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Washougal, WA include Mount Pleasant School, Canyon Creek Middle School and Cape Horn Skye Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Washougal?
10 public schools are located in Washougal.
What percentage of students in Washougal go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Washougal are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washougal?
Washougal public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Washougal are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Washougal include: Canyon Creek Middle School vs. Jemtegaard Middle School, Columbia River Gorge Elementary School vs. Hathaway Elementary School, Hathaway Elementary School vs. Columbia River Gorge Elementary School
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