For the 2025 school year, there are 48 public schools serving 17,236 students in Cowlitz County, WA (there are , serving 560 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Cowlitz County, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Cowlitz County, WA are Yale Elementary School, Kalama High School and Butler Acres Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cowlitz County, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Cowlitz County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Cowlitz County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yale Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11842 Lewis River Road
Ariel, WA 98603
(360) 841-2950
Ariel, WA 98603
(360) 841-2950
Gr: K-4 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Kalama High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
548 China Garden Road
Kalama, WA 98625
(360) 673-5212
Kalama, WA 98625
(360) 673-5212
Gr: 9-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Butler Acres Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1609 Burcham St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1600
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1600
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
North Fork Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2250 Lewis River Road
Woodland, WA 98674
(360) 841-2750
Woodland, WA 98674
(360) 841-2750
Gr: K-4 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Discovery High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2742 Harding Blvd
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 414-2920
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 414-2920
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Carrolls Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3902 Old Pacific Hwy S
Carrolls, WA 98609
(360) 501-1380
Carrolls, WA 98609
(360) 501-1380
Gr: K-5 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Toutle Lake Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5050 Spirit Lake Hwy
Toutle, WA 98649
(360) 274-6142
Toutle, WA 98649
(360) 274-6142
Gr: K-6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Columbia Valley Garden Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2644 30th Avenue
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 575-7502
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 575-7502
Gr: K-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
Woodland Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
755 Park St
Woodland, WA 98674
(360) 841-2850
Woodland, WA 98674
(360) 841-2850
Gr: 5-8 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1010.
Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Boardwalk Way
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1450
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1450
Gr: K-5 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1111.
Lewis River Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Third Street
Woodland, WA 98674
(360) 841-2706
Woodland, WA 98674
(360) 841-2706
Gr: K-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1212.
Woodland High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Dike Access Road
Woodland, WA 98674
(360) 841-2800
Woodland, WA 98674
(360) 841-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1313.
Olympic Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1324 30th Avenue
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 575-7084
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 575-7084
Gr: K-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Columbia Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2820 Parkview Drive
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 575-7461
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 575-7461
Gr: K-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Green Mountain School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13105 Ne Grinnell Rd
Woodland, WA 98674
(360) 225-7366
Woodland, WA 98674
(360) 225-7366
Gr: K-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1616.
Mt. Solo Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5300 Mt. Solo Road
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 577-2800
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 577-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1717.
Kelso High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1904 Allen St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1801
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1801
Gr: 9-12 | 1,379 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1818.
Kalama Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
548 China Garden Road
Kalama, WA 98625
(360) 673-5207
Kalama, WA 98625
(360) 673-5207
Gr: K-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1919.
Northlake Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2210 Olympia Way
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 575-7630
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 575-7630
Gr: K-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2020.
Mark Morris High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1602 Mark Morris Court
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 575-7663
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 575-7663
Gr: 9-12 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2121.
Toutle Lake High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5050 Spirit Lake Hwy
Toutle, WA 98649
(360) 274-6132
Toutle, WA 98649
(360) 274-6132
Gr: 7-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2222.
Loowit High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Allen St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1951
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1951
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2323.
Monticello Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1225 28th Avenue
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 575-7040
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 575-7040
Gr: 6-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2424.
Robert Gray Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4622 Ohio Street
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 575-7302
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 575-7302
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2525.
Longview Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2742 Harding Street
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 414-2926
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 414-2926
Gr: 6-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2626.
Rose Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
404 Long Ave
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1400
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1400
Gr: K-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2727.
Castle Rock High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5180 Westside Hwy
Castle Rock, WA 98611
(360) 501-2930
Castle Rock, WA 98611
(360) 501-2930
Gr: 9-12 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2828.
R A Long High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2903 Nichols Blvd.
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 575-7225
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 575-7225
Gr: 9-12 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2929.
Kalama Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
548 China Garden Road
Kalama, WA 98625
(360) 673-5212
Kalama, WA 98625
(360) 673-5212
Gr: 6-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #3030.
Castle Rock Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Huntington Ave S
Castle Rock, WA 98611
(360) 501-2910
Castle Rock, WA 98611
(360) 501-2910
Gr: PK-5 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #3131.
Woodland Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
759 3rd Street
Woodland, WA 98674
(360) 841-2900
Woodland, WA 98674
(360) 841-2900
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #3232.
Barnes Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Barnes
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1500
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1500
Gr: K-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3333.
Huntington Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Redpath
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1700
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #3434.
Coweeman Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Allen St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1750
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1750
Gr: 6-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3535.
Mint Valley Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2745 38th Avenue
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 575-7581
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 575-7581
Gr: K-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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Cowlitz County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
257 Alpha Dr
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 501-1450
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 501-1450
Gr: K-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
404 Long Ave.
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1550
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1550
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Longview Schl Dist Special Svcs (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1600 3rd Avenue
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 425-9810
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 425-9810
Gr: PK
Productive Learning Online (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
600 Huntington Ave South
Castle Rock, WA 98611
(360) 501-2965
Castle Rock, WA 98611
(360) 501-2965
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
3602 Memorial Park Drive
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 575-7870
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 575-7870
Gr: 7-10 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
2250 Lewis River Rd
Woodland, WA 98674
(360) 841-2750
Woodland, WA 98674
(360) 841-2750
Gr: 2-4 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
600 Bozarth
Woodland, WA 98674
(360) 841-2900
Woodland, WA 98674
(360) 841-2900
Gr: PK-3 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
600 Bozarth St
Woodland, WA 98674
(360) 841-2900
Woodland, WA 98674
(360) 841-2900
Gr: PK-1 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cowlitz County, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Cowlitz County, WA include Yale Elementary School, Kalama High School and Butler Acres Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cowlitz County?
48 public schools are located in Cowlitz County.
What percentage of students in Cowlitz County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Cowlitz County are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cowlitz County?
Cowlitz County public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cowlitz County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cowlitz County include: Northlake Elementary School vs. Robert Gray Elementary School, Huntington Middle School vs. Coweeman Middle School, Coweeman Middle School vs. Huntington Middle School
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