Best Schools in Chelan County, WA
Chelan County, WA has 52 public schools (14 high, 8 middle, 22 elementary) serving 14,754 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Chelan County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Chelan County, WA
The top high schools in Chelan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ellensburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ellensburg School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 938 Students
2. Cashmere High School
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Projected Test Scores
Cashmere School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 503 Students
3. Manson High School
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Projected Test Scores
Manson School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 223 Students
4. Cascade High School
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Projected Test Scores
Cascade School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 397 Students
5. Westside High School
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Projected Test Scores
Wenatchee School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 297 Students
6. Pateros High School
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Projected Test Scores
Pateros School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 140 Students
7. Wenatchee High School
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Projected Test Scores
Wenatchee School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2076 Students
8. Entiat Middle And High School
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Projected Test Scores
Entiat School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 141 Students
9. Skill Source
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Projected Test Scores
Wenatchee School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3 Students
10. Kodiak Virtual Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Cascade School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 7 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chelan County, WA
The top middle schools in Chelan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cashmere Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cashmere School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 506 Students
2. Icicle River Middle School
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Cascade School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 266 Students
3. Chelan Middle School
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Lake Chelan School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 324 Students
4. Foothills Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Wenatchee School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 578 Students
5. Manson Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Manson School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 135 Students
6. Pinnacles Prep Charter School
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Pinnacles Prep Charter School • Charter • Grades 6 - 10 • 168 Students
7. Pioneer Middle School
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Wenatchee School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 597 Students
8. Orchard Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Wenatchee School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 403 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chelan County, WA
The top elementary schools in Chelan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cashmere School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 571 Students
2. Sunnyslope Elementary School
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Wenatchee School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 305 Students
3. Alpine Lakes Elementary
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Cascade School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 253 Students
4. Cascade Home-link
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Cascade School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 23 Students
5. Valley Academy Of Learning K-8
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Wenatchee School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 165 Students
6. Washington Elementary School
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Wenatchee School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 494 Students
7. John Newbery Elementary
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Wenatchee School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 420 Students
8. Pateros Elementary
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Pateros School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 129 Students
9. Manson Elementary
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Manson School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 257 Students
10. Abraham Lincoln Elementary
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Wenatchee School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 465 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Chelan County, WA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Chelan County, WA has a total population of 79,074 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Chelan County, WA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Chelan County, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chelan County, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chelan County, WA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Chelan County, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Chelan County, WA
How many schools are in Chelan County, WA?
Chelan County, WA has 52 public schools: 14 high schools, 8 middle schools and 22 elementary schools, serving 14,754 students in total.
How do schools in Chelan County perform on state tests?
On average, 52 schools in Chelan County score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Chelan County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Chelan County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Chelan County
8 places in Chelan County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
School districts (5)
- Wenatchee School District (16 schools)
- Cascade School District (7 schools)
- Lake Chelan School District (6 schools)
- Cashmere School District (3 schools)
- Manson School District (3 schools)