For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,101 students in White Salmon, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 128 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in White Salmon, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in White Salmon, WA are Hulan L Whitson Elementary School, Columbia High School and Wayne M Henkle Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
White Salmon, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in White Salmon have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in White Salmon, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hulan L Whitson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
450 N Main Street
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1560
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1560
Grades: K-4
| 373 students
Rank: #22.
Columbia High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1455 Nw Bruin Country Rd
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1970
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1970
Grades: 9-12
| 358 students
Rank: #33.
Wayne M Henkle Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
480 Nw Loop Road
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1502
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1502
Grades: 7-8
| 178 students
Rank: #44.
Wallace & Priscilla Stevenson Intermediate School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
480 Nw Loop Rd
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 439-4028
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 439-4028
Grades: 5-6
| 171 students
Rank: n/an/a
White Salmon Academy
Alternative School
1455 Nw Bruin Country Rd
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1970
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1970
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
White Salmon, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1455 Nw Bruin Country Rd
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1970
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1970
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in White Salmon, WA?
The top ranked public schools in White Salmon, WA include Hulan L Whitson Elementary School, Columbia High School and Wayne M Henkle Middle School.
How many public schools are located in White Salmon?
5 public schools are located in White Salmon.
What percentage of students in White Salmon go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in White Salmon are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in White Salmon?
White Salmon public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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