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Best Ellensburg Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,467 students in Ellensburg, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 142 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Ellensburg, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Ellensburg, WA are Damman Elementary School, Valley View Elementary School and Ellensburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellensburg, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Ellensburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Ellensburg, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Damman Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
41 Manastash Rd
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 962-9079
Gr: K-5 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1508 E 3rd
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-7316
Gr: K-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Ellensburg High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1203 E Capitol
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 957 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2100 N. Cora
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8050
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Mt. Stuart Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 N. Cora St
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8400
Gr: K-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Morgan Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 E First
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Ellensburg Choice Schools
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Ruby Street
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8181
Gr: K-12 | 148 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
Special Education School
705 W 15th
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8117
Gr: PK | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Ellensburg Open Doors
Alternative School
1200 E Capital
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8182
Gr: 11-12 | 38 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Ida Nason Aronica Elementary School
2100 N Cora St
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8070
Gr: K-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Parke Creek Treatment Center
11042 Parke Creek Road
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 968-4909
Gr: 8-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Ellensburg, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Ellensburg, WA include Damman Elementary School, Valley View Elementary School and Ellensburg High School.
How many public schools are located in Ellensburg?
11 public schools are located in Ellensburg.
What percentage of students in Ellensburg go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Ellensburg are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ellensburg?
Ellensburg public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Ellensburg are often viewed compared to one another?

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