Best Schools in Lester, WA
Lester, WA has 15 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,782 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Lester exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lester, WA
The top high schools in Lester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Naches Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Naches Valley School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 396 Students
2. White River High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White River School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1263 Students
3. Enumclaw Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Enumclaw School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1339 Students
4. White River Reengagement Program
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White River School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 21 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lester, WA
The top middle schools in Lester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thunder Mountain Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Enumclaw School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 454 Students
2. Glacier Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White River School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 970 Students
3. Naches Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Naches Valley School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 395 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lester, WA
The top elementary schools in Lester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elk Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White River School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 595 Students
2. Black Diamond Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Enumclaw School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 397 Students
3. Byron Kibler Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Enumclaw School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 434 Students
4. Naches Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Naches Valley School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 502 Students
5. Wilkeson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White River School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 272 Students
6. White River Early Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White River School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 364 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lester, WA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lester, WA has a total population of 40 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lester, 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 Lester, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
88.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
12.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
75.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lester, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lester, 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 Lester, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lester, WA
How many schools are in Lester, WA?
Lester, WA has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,782 students in total.
How do schools in Lester perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Lester score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Lester exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lester?
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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