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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Kittitas County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 4,860 students in Kittitas County, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 142 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Kittitas County, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Kittitas County, WA are Damman Elementary School, Valley View Elementary School and Swiftwater Alternative High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kittitas County, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Kittitas County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Kittitas County (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.
Swiftwater Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4244 Bullfrog Road
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 649-4993
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Cle Elum Roslyn High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2692 Sr 903
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 852-4850
Gr: 9-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Cle Elum Roslyn Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2696 Sr 903
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 852-4935
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Kittitas Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
501 N. Pierce Avenue
Kittitas, WA 98934
(855) 380-8843
Gr: K-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10831 N Thorp Hwy
Thorp, WA 98946
(509) 964-2107
Gr: K-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
Easton School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1893 Railroad Street
Easton, WA 98925
(509) 656-2317
Gr: K-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
Walter Strom Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2694 Sr 903
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 852-4901
Gr: 6-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
Kittitas High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7571 Kittitas Highway
Kittitas, WA 98934
(509) 955-3120
Gr: 6-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1515.
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
Kittitas B-5 Special Educational Program
Special Education School
501 N Pierce Avenue
Kittitas, WA 98934
(855) 380-8843
Gr: PK | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
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 Kittitas County, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Kittitas County, WA include Damman Elementary School, Valley View Elementary School and Swiftwater Alternative High School.
How many public schools are located in Kittitas County?
19 public schools are located in Kittitas County.
What percentage of students in Kittitas County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Kittitas County are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kittitas County?
Kittitas County public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Kittitas County are often viewed compared to one another?

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