For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,305 students in Chelan, WA (there are , serving 103 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Chelan, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Chelan, WA are Chelan High School, Holden Village Community School and Chelan School Of Innovation. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chelan, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Chelan have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Chelan, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chelan High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 Webster
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4061
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4061
Gr: 9-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Holden Village Community School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Hcoo Stop 2, Holden Village
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4031
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4031
Gr: K-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #33.
Chelan School Of Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
216 N Emerson Street
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4061
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4061
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Chelan Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 Webster
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4073
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4073
Gr: 6-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Morgen Owings Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
407 E Woodin
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4031
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4031
Gr: K-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
324 E Johnson
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-7744
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-7744
Gr: PK | 52 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Chelan, Washington 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chelan Prepatory High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
324 East Johnson
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4061
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4061
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Chelan, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Chelan, WA include Chelan High School, Holden Village Community School and Chelan School Of Innovation.
How many public schools are located in Chelan?
6 public schools are located in Chelan.
What percentage of students in Chelan go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Chelan are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chelan?
Chelan public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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