For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,609 students in Kelso, WA (there are , serving 127 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Kelso, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Kelso, WA are Butler Acres Elementary School, Lexington Elementary School and Kelso High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kelso, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Kelso have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Kelso, WA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1213 S 5th Ave
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1650
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1650
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Kelso Goal Oriented Learning Design
Alternative School
404 Long Ave
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 232-5001
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 232-5001
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education
Special Education School
601 Crawford St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1904
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1904
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Kelso, Washington 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kelso, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Kelso, WA include Butler Acres Elementary School, Lexington Elementary School and Kelso High School.
How many public schools are located in Kelso?
11 public schools are located in Kelso.
What percentage of students in Kelso go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Kelso are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kelso?
Kelso public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Kelso are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Kelso include: Huntington Middle School vs. Coweeman Middle School, Coweeman Middle School vs. Huntington Middle School
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