For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,270 students in La Center, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in La Center, WA are La Center Academy, La Center Elementary School and La Center Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Center, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in La Center have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 La Center, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Center Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
725 Ne Highland Rd
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2131
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2131
Grades: K-12
| 37 students
Rank: #22.
La Center Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 East 4th Street
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2134
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2134
Grades: PK-5
| 820 students
Rank: #33.
La Center Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Ne Lockwood Creek Rd
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2136
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2136
Grades: 6-8
| 413 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in La Center, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in La Center, WA include La Center Academy, La Center Elementary School and La Center Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in La Center?
3 public elementary schools are located in La Center.
What is the racial composition of students in La Center?
La Center public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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