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Best Ferry County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 940 students in Ferry County, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 48 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Ferry County, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Ferry County, WA are Orient Elementary School, Republic Senior High School and Republic Parent Partner. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ferry County, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Ferry County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Ferry County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Orient Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
374 4th Avenue
Orient, WA 99160
(509) 684-6873
Gr: K-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Republic Senior High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
30306 Highway 20 E
Republic, WA 99166
(509) 775-3173
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Republic Parent Partner
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
30306 East Highway 20
Republic, WA 99166
(509) 775-3173
Gr: K-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 100:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Inchelium High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Hornet Avenue
Inchelium, WA 99138
(509) 722-6181
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Republic Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
30306 E Highway 20
Republic, WA 99166
(509) 775-3327
Gr: K-5 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Keller Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
17 S. School Rd.
Keller, WA 99140
(509) 634-4325
Gr: K-6 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Curlew Elementary & High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
47 Curlew School Rd
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 779-4931
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Republic Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
30306 E Highway 20
Republic, WA 99166
(509) 775-3327
Gr: 6-8 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
Inchelium Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Hornet Avenue
Inchelium, WA 99138
(509) 722-6181
Gr: 6-8 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Inchelium Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Hornet Avenue
Inchelium, WA 99138
(509) 722-6181
Gr: K-5 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Ferry County Open Doors - Youth Reengagement
Alternative School
3 Campus Drive
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 779-4931
Gr: 8-12 | 58 students Minority enrollment: 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Ferry County, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Ferry County, WA include Orient Elementary School, Republic Senior High School and Republic Parent Partner.
How many public schools are located in Ferry County?
11 public schools are located in Ferry County.
What percentage of students in Ferry County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Ferry County are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ferry County?
Ferry County public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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