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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Chelan County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 42 public schools serving 12,645 students in Chelan County, WA (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,130 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Chelan County, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Chelan County, WA are Sunnyslope Elementary School, Vale Elementary School and Alpine Lakes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chelan County, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Chelan County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Chelan County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunnyslope Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3109 School Street
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-8803
Gr: K-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Vale Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 Pioneer Avenue
Cashmere, WA 98815
(509) 782-2211
Gr: PK-4 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Alpine Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Pine Street
Leavenworth, WA 98826
(509) 548-5839
Gr: 3-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Cascade High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10190 Chumstick Hwy
Leavenworth, WA 98826
(509) 548-5277
Gr: 9-12 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Cashmere Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 Tigner Road
Cashmere, WA 98815
(509) 782-2001
Gr: 5-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Cascade Home-link
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
330 Evans Street
Leavenworth, WA 98826
(509) 888-3779
Gr: K-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Icicle River Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10195 Titus Rd
Leavenworth, WA 98826
(509) 548-4042
Gr: 6-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Cashmere High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
329 Tigner Road
Cashmere, WA 98815
(509) 782-2914
Gr: 9-12 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1401 Washington St.
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-5504
Gr: K-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1010.
Stehekin Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3 Mile Main Valley Rd
Stehekin, WA 98852
(509) 670-9193
Gr: K-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1111.
Skill Source
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
233 N Chelan St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-3369
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1212.
Valley Academy Of Learning K-8
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1911 N Wenatchee Avenue
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-6417
Gr: K-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1313.
Manson High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 Totem Pole Rd
Manson, WA 98831
(509) 687-9585
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1414.
Chelan High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
215 Webster
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4061
Gr: 9-12 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1515.
Wenatchee High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1101 Millerdale Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-8117
Gr: 9-12 | 2,066 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1616.
Foothills Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1410 Maple St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 664-8961
Gr: 6-8 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Entiat Middle And High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2650 Entiat Way
Entiat, WA 98822
(509) 784-1800
Gr: 6-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Pinnacles Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
504 S. Chelan Ave.
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(805) 669-8801
Gr: 6-10 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1919.
Beaver Valley School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
19265 Beaver Valley Rd
Leavenworth, WA 98826
(509) 763-3309
Gr: K-4 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2020.
Holden Village Community School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Hcoo Stop 2, Holden Village
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4031
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #2121.
Chelan School Of Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
324 East Johnson Avenue
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4061
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2222.
Open Doors Re-engagement
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
233 N Chelan Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98807
(509) 663-3091
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 91:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2323.
Manson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
950 Totem Pole Road
Manson, WA 98831
(509) 687-9502
Gr: K-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2424.
Chelan Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
215 Webster
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4073
Gr: 6-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2525.
John Newbery Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
850 Western
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 664-8930
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2626.
Valley Online Academy
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1911 N Wenatchee Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-6417
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2727.
Paul Rumburg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2650 Entiat Way
Entiat, WA 98822
(509) 784-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2828.
Pioneer Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1620 Russell St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-7171
Gr: 6-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2929.
Westside High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1510 Ninth
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-7947
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3030.
Morgen Owings Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
407 E Woodin
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4031
Gr: K-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3131.
Mission View Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Terminal Avenue
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-5851
Gr: K-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3232.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1224 Methow St.
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-5710
Gr: K-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3333.
Manson Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Totem Pole Rd
Manson, WA 98831
(509) 687-9585
Gr: 6-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3434.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1130 Princeton
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-5351
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3535.
Orchard Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1024 Orchard Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-7745
Gr: 6-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Chelan County, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Chelan County, WA include Sunnyslope Elementary School, Vale Elementary School and Alpine Lakes Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Chelan County?
43 public schools are located in Chelan County.
What percentage of students in Chelan County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Chelan County are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chelan County?
Chelan County public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Chelan County are often viewed compared to one another?

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