For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,078 students in White Salmon, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 99 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in White Salmon, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in White Salmon, WA are Columbia High School, Wayne M Henkle Middle School and Hulan L Whitson Elementary 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 41%), 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 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in White Salmon, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Wayne M Henkle Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: 7-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Hulan L Whitson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
450 N Main Street
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1560
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1560
Gr: K-4 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Wallace & Priscilla Stevenson Intermediate School
(Math: 36% | 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
Gr: 5-6 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in White Salmon, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in White Salmon, WA include Columbia High School, Wayne M Henkle Middle School and Hulan L Whitson Elementary 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?
93% of all K-12 students in White Salmon are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
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 53% (majority Hispanic).
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