For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,142 students in Chehalis, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 221 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Chehalis, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Chehalis, WA are W F West High School, Orin C Smith Elementary School and Green Hill Academic School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chehalis, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Chehalis have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chehalis, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
W F West High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
342 Sw 16th Street
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7235
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7235
Gr: 9-12 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Orin C Smith Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1240 Bishop Rd
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7225
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7225
Gr: 3-5 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Green Hill Academic School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
375 Sw 11th Street
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 740-3520
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 740-3520
Gr: 9-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lewis County Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1265 Sw Pacific Ave
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 748-3664
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 748-3664
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Chehalis Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1060 Sw 20th Street
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7230
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7230
Gr: 6-8 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
1220 Bishop Rd
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7215
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7215
Gr: PK-2 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
345 Nw North Street
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 740-2704
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 740-2704
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
1255 Sw Pacific St
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 748-0131
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 748-0131
Gr: 5-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Chehalis, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Chehalis, WA include W F West High School, Orin C Smith Elementary School and Green Hill Academic School.
How many public schools are located in Chehalis?
8 public schools are located in Chehalis.
What percentage of students in Chehalis go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Chehalis are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chehalis?
Chehalis public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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