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Best 98626 Washington Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,558 students in 98626, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98626, WA are Butler Acres Elementary School, Carrolls Elementary School and Lexington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98626 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98626, WA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98626, WA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Butler Acres Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1609 Burcham St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1600
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Carrolls Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3902 Old Pacific Hwy S
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1380
Gr: K-5 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 Boardwalk Way
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1450
Gr: K-5 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Loowit High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1904 Allen St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1424
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Rose Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
404 Long Ave
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1400
Gr: K-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Barnes Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Barnes
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1500
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Huntington Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Redpath
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #88.
Coweeman Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Allen St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1750
Gr: 6-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #99.
Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1213 S 5th Ave
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1650
Gr: K-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education
Special Education School
601 Crawford St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1904
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 37%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 98626, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98626, WA include Butler Acres Elementary School, Carrolls Elementary School and Lexington Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98626?
11 public elementary schools are located in 98626.
What is the racial composition of students in 98626?
98626 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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