For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,010 students in Chehalis, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Chehalis, WA are Orin C Smith Elementary School, Lewis County Alternative School and Chehalis Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chehalis, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chehalis have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Chehalis, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orin C Smith Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1240 Bishop Rd
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7225
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7225
Grades: 3-5
| 659 students
Rank: #22.
Lewis County Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1265 Sw Pacific Ave
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 748-3664
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 748-3664
Grades: 6-12
| 36 students
Rank: #33.
Chehalis Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1060 Sw 20th Street
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7230
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7230
Grades: 6-8
| 672 students
Rank: n/an/a
1220 Bishop Rd
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7215
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7215
Grades: PK-2
| 629 students
Rank: n/an/a
1255 Sw Pacific St
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 748-0131
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 748-0131
Grades: 5-12
| 14 students
Chehalis, Washington 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
89 Sw Third Street
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7215
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7215
Grades: PK-1
| 442 students
2057 Sw Salsbury
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7225
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7225
Grades: 4-5
| 423 students
233 South Market Blvd
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7220
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7220
Grades: 2-3
| 420 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Chehalis, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Chehalis, WA include Orin C Smith Elementary School, Lewis County Alternative School and Chehalis Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Chehalis?
5 public elementary schools are located in Chehalis.
What is the racial composition of students in Chehalis?
Chehalis public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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