Best Schools in Mason County, WA
Mason County, WA has 36 public schools (11 high, 5 middle, 16 elementary) serving 13,092 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Mason County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Mason County, WA
The top high schools in Mason County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Capital High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olympia School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1326 Students
2. Elma High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 542 Students
3. Chimacum Junior/senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chimacum School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 258 Students
4. Shelton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1473 Students
5. North Mason Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Mason School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 663 Students
6. Cedar High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 92 Students
7. Choice Middle And High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelton School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 185 Students
8. Mason County Detention Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelton School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1 Students
9. Shelton Open Doors
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 26 Students
10. James A. Taylor High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Mason School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 46 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mason County, WA
The top middle schools in Mason County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elma Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 363 Students
2. Hawkins Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Mason School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 474 Students
3. Olympic Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelton School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 538 Students
4. Oakland Bay Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelton School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 616 Students
5. Pioneer Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pioneer School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 241 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mason County, WA
The top elementary schools in Mason County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Boston Harbor Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olympia School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 177 Students
2. Griffin School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Griffin School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 577 Students
3. Brinnon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brinnon School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 74 Students
4. Southside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southside School District • Public • Grades KG - 7 • 195 Students
5. Grapeview Elementary & Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grapeview School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 241 Students
6. Mccleary Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccleary School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 332 Students
7. Bordeaux Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelton School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 504 Students
8. Elma Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 707 Students
9. Belfair Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Mason School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 461 Students
10. Hood Canal Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hood Canal School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 346 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mason County, WA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mason County, WA has a total population of 65,726 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mason 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 Mason County, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.87 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mason County, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mason 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 Mason County, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Mason County, WA
How many schools are in Mason County, WA?
Mason County, WA has 36 public schools: 11 high schools, 5 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 13,092 students in total.
How do schools in Mason County perform on state tests?
On average, 36 schools in Mason County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Mason County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mason 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: 49%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Mason County
3 places in Mason County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (3)
- Shelton School District (8 schools)
- North Mason School District (7 schools)
- Pioneer School District (3 schools)