For the 2024-25 school year, there are 48 public schools serving 11,022 students in Grays Harbor County, WA (there are , serving 161 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Grays Harbor County, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Grays Harbor County, WA are Beacon Avenue Elementary School, Simpson Avenue Elementary School and East Grays Harbor High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grays Harbor County, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Grays Harbor County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Grays Harbor County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beacon Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1717 East Beacon Avenue
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-4528
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-4528
Grades: PK-2
| 350 students
Rank: #22.
Simpson Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
519 West Simpson Avenue
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-4041
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-4041
Grades: 3-6
| 386 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
East Grays Harbor High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
705 West Waldrip
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-5086
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-5086
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Ocosta Ale
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2580 S Montesano St
Westport, WA 98595
(360) 268-9125
Westport, WA 98595
(360) 268-9125
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Harbor Open Doors
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 N. Williams St.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2180
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2180
Grades: 10-12
| 43 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Oakville Homelink Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
103 School St, Po Box H
Oakville, WA 98568
(360) 273-5947
Oakville, WA 98568
(360) 273-5947
Grades: 3-12
| 18 students
Rank: #77.
Satsop Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
853 Monte Elma Rd
Satsop, WA 98583
(360) 482-5330
Satsop, WA 98583
(360) 482-5330
Grades: K-6
| 52 students
Rank: #88.
Cosmopolis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1439 Fourth Street
Cosmopolis, WA 98537
(360) 532-7181
Cosmopolis, WA 98537
(360) 532-7181
Grades: K-6
| 165 students
Rank: #99.
Central Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 School Road
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2170
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2170
Grades: K-5
| 128 students
Rank: #1010.
Montesano Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
303 North Church
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-4041
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-4041
Grades: 7-12
| 694 students
Rank: #1111.
North Beach Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
336 State Route 115
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
(360) 289-3888
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
(360) 289-3888
Grades: 9-12
| 177 students
Rank: #1212.
Elma High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1011 West Main
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-3121
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-3121
Grades: 9-12
| 542 students
Rank: #1313.
Elma Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1235 Monte-elma Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-2632
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-2632
Grades: PK-5
| 707 students
Rank: #1414.
J M Weatherwax High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 North G Street
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2043
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2043
Grades: 9-12
| 916 students
Rank: #1515.
Mcdermoth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
409 North K St
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2121
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2121
Grades: K-5
| 287 students
Rank: #1616.
North River School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2867 North River Rd
Cosmopolis, WA 98537
(360) 532-3079
Cosmopolis, WA 98537
(360) 532-3079
Grades: PK-12
| 75 students
Rank: #1717.
Taholah High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Chitwhin Dr
Taholah, WA 98587
(360) 276-4780
Taholah, WA 98587
(360) 276-4780
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Rank: #1818.
Ocosta Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2580 S Montesano St
Westport, WA 98595
(360) 268-9125
Westport, WA 98595
(360) 268-9125
Grades: PK-6
| 325 students
Rank: #1919.
Ocosta Junior - Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2580 S Montesano St
Westport, WA 98595
(360) 268-9125
Westport, WA 98595
(360) 268-9125
Grades: 7-12
| 243 students
Rank: #2020.
Elma Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
805 West Main
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-2237
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-2237
Grades: 6-8
| 363 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Hoquiam High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 W. Emerson
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8210
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8210
Grades: 9-12
| 450 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Mccleary Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
611 S. Main St.
Mccleary, WA 98557
(360) 495-3204
Mccleary, WA 98557
(360) 495-3204
Grades: PK-8
| 332 students
Rank: #2323.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 Simpson Avenue
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8230
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8230
Grades: 2-5
| 241 students
Rank: #2424.
Mary M. Knight School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2987 W Matlock Brady Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Grades: PK-12
| 183 students
Rank: #2525.
A J West Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Bay Ave.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2131
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2131
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Rank: #2626.
Pacific Beach Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11 Fourth Street
Pacific Beach, WA 98571
(360) 276-4512
Pacific Beach, WA 98571
(360) 276-4512
Grades: PK-5
| 110 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Wood
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8250
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8250
Grades: 2-5
| 203 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Ocean Shores Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Mt. Olympus Way
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
(360) 289-2147
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
(360) 289-2147
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Stevens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 S. Farragut
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2150
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2150
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Wishkah Valley Elementary/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4640 Wishkah Rd.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 532-3128
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 532-3128
Grades: K-12
| 157 students
Rank: #3131.
North Beach Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
336 State Route 109
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
(360) 289-3888
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
(360) 289-3888
Grades: 6-8
| 162 students
Rank: #3232.
Hoquiam Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Spencer
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8220
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8220
Grades: 6-8
| 370 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Lake Quinault School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6130 Us Highway 101
Amanda Park, WA 98526
(360) 288-2414
Amanda Park, WA 98526
(360) 288-2414
Grades: K-12
| 196 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Oakville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
103 School St
Oakville, WA 98568
(360) 273-5946
Oakville, WA 98568
(360) 273-5946
Grades: K-6
| 153 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Oakville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
103 School St
Oakville, WA 98568
(360) 273-5947
Oakville, WA 98568
(360) 273-5947
Grades: 6-12
| 154 students
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Grays Harbor County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1700 Cherry St
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2161
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2161
Grades: PK-6
| 155 students
Homelink (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
216 North G Street
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2189
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2189
Grades: 5-12
| 10 students
6130 Us Hwy 101
Amanda Park, WA 98526
(360) 288-2414
Amanda Park, WA 98526
(360) 288-2414
Grades: 6-12
| 79 students
2987 W Matlock Brady Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Grades: PK-6
| 85 students
2987 W Matlock Brady Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Grades: 7-12
| 72 students
Montesano Choice School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
519 West Simpson
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-2116
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-2116
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Montesano Learning Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
519 West Simpson, 519 West Sim
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-2114
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-2114
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
3003 Cherry
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8265
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8265
Grades: 2-6
| 201 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Grays Harbor County, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Grays Harbor County, WA include Beacon Avenue Elementary School, Simpson Avenue Elementary School and East Grays Harbor High School.
How many public schools are located in Grays Harbor County?
48 public schools are located in Grays Harbor County.
What percentage of students in Grays Harbor County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Grays Harbor County are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grays Harbor County?
Grays Harbor County public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Grays Harbor County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Grays Harbor County include: Mccleary Elementary School vs. Elma Elementary School, Elma High School vs. Montesano Jr-sr High School, Elma Elementary School vs. Mccleary Elementary School
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