For the 2026 school year, there are 48 public schools serving 11,035 students in Grays Harbor County, WA (there are 3 private schools, serving 159 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 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Grays Harbor County, WA are Satsop Elementary School, Beacon Avenue Elementary School and Simpson Avenue Elementary 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 27% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), 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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Grays Harbor County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Satsop Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
853 Monte Elma Rd
Satsop, WA 98583
(360) 482-5330
Satsop, WA 98583
(360) 482-5330
Gr: K-6 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Beacon Avenue Elementary 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
Gr: PK-2 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Simpson Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
519 West Simpson Avenue
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-4041
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-4041
Gr: 3-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
East Grays Harbor High School
Alternative 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
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Ocosta Ale
(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
Gr: K-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Oakville Homelink Alternative School
Alternative 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
Gr: 3-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Harbor Open Doors
Alternative 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
Gr: 10-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Central Park Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 School Road
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2170
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2170
Gr: K-5 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Cosmopolis Elementary 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
Gr: K-6 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1010.
Montesano Jr-sr High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
303 North Church
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-4041
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-4041
Gr: 7-12 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1111.
Elma Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1235 Monte-elma Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-2632
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-2632
Gr: PK-5 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1212.
Mcdermoth Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
409 North K St
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2121
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2121
Gr: K-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1313.
North Beach Senior High 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
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1414.
Elma High 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
Gr: 9-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1515.
J M Weatherwax High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 North G Street
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2043
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2043
Gr: 9-12 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1616.
Mccleary Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
611 S. Main St.
Mccleary, WA 98557
(360) 495-3204
Mccleary, WA 98557
(360) 495-3204
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1717.
North River 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
Gr: PK-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1818.
Taholah High 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
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Ocosta Junior - Senior High 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
Gr: 7-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2020.
Elma Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
805 West Main
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-2237
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-2237
Gr: 6-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
A J West Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Bay Ave.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2131
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2131
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Ocosta Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2580 S Montesano St
Westport, WA 98595
(360) 268-9125
Westport, WA 98595
(360) 268-9125
Gr: PK-6 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2323.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Wood
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8250
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8250
Gr: 2-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2424.
Hoquiam High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 W. Emerson
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8210
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8210
Gr: 9-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2525.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 Simpson Avenue
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8230
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8230
Gr: 2-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2626.
Pacific Beach Elementary 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
Gr: PK-6 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Oakville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
103 School St
Oakville, WA 98568
(360) 273-5946
Oakville, WA 98568
(360) 273-5946
Gr: K-6 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Ocean Shores Elementary 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
Gr: PK-6 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2929.
Mary M. Knight School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #3030.
Robert Gray Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1516 North B St
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2140
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2140
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
North Beach Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
336 State Route 109
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
(360) 289-3888
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
(360) 289-3888
Gr: 7-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Stevens Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 S. Farragut
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2150
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2150
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Wishkah Valley Elementary/high School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4640 Wishkah Rd.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 532-3128
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 532-3128
Gr: K-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #3434.
Hoquiam Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Spencer
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8220
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8220
Gr: 6-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3535.
Hoquiam Homelink School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Simpson Ave
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8200
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8200
Gr: K-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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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 Satsop Elementary School, Beacon Avenue Elementary School and Simpson Avenue Elementary 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 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grays Harbor County?
Grays Harbor County public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (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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