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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Douglas County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 7,353 students in Douglas County, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in Douglas County, WA are Cascade Elementary School, Waterville High School and Waterville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Douglas County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cascade Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2330 N. Baker Ave.
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
(509) 884-0523
Gr: K-6 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Waterville High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 E Birch St.
Waterville, WA 98858
(509) 745-8583
Gr: 6-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Waterville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 E Birch St
Waterville, WA 98858
(509) 745-8583
Gr: K-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Palisades Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1114 Palisades Rd
Palisades, WA 98845
(509) 884-8071
Gr: PK-6 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1430 Se 1st Street
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
(509) 884-0557
Gr: K-6 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Lee Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1455 N. Baker Ave.
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
(509) 884-1497
Gr: K-6 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Bridgeport High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1220 Kryger Ave
Bridgeport, WA 98813
(509) 686-8770
Gr: 9-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Mansfield Elementary And High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
491 Road 14 N.e.
Mansfield, WA 98830
(509) 683-1012
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
Kenroy Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 N. Jonathan Ave.
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
(509) 884-1443
Gr: K-6 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1010.
Eastmont Senior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
955 3rd Street Ne
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
(509) 884-6665
Gr: 10-12 | 1,534 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1111.
Clovis Point Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1855 4th Street Se
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
(509) 888-1400
Gr: K-6 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1212.
Sterling Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 N James Ave
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
(509) 884-7115
Gr: 7-9 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1313.
Orondo Elementary And Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Orondo School Road
Orondo, WA 98843
(509) 784-1333
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1414.
Eastmont Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 N. James
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
(509) 884-7115
Gr: K-6 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1515.
Rock Island Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5645 Rock Island Road
Rock Island, WA 98850
(509) 884-5023
Gr: K-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1616.
Eastmont Junior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
905 Ne 8th Street
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
(509) 884-2407
Gr: 7-9 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1717.
Bridgeport Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Tacoma Ave
Bridgeport, WA 98813
(509) 686-2201
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Bridgeport Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Douglas
Bridgeport, WA 98813
(509) 686-9501
Gr: 6-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Bridgeport Aurora High School
Alternative School
1400 Tacoma
Bridgeport, WA 98813
(509) 686-5656
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Canyon View Group Home
260 N. Georgia
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
(509) 886-6283
Gr: 10-11 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Eastmont Preschools
Special Education School
955 3rd St. Ne
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
(509) 884-8333
Gr: PK | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Douglas County, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Douglas County, WA include Cascade Elementary School, Waterville High School and Waterville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Douglas County?
21 public schools are located in Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?

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