For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 82 students in Garfield, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in Garfield, WA are Garfield Elementary School and Garfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garfield, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Garfield have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Garfield, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
810 North Third Street
Garfield, WA 99130
(509) 635-1331
Garfield, WA 99130
(509) 635-1331
Gr: PK-5 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Garfield Middle School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 N Third Street
Garfield, WA 99130
(509) 878-1921
Garfield, WA 99130
(509) 878-1921
Gr: 6-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Garfield, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Garfield, WA include Garfield Elementary School and Garfield Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Garfield?
2 public schools are located in Garfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Garfield?
Garfield public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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