Montesano School District

502 E. Spruce Ave
Montesano, WA 98563
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Montesano School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,433 students in Montesano School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Montesano School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
1,433 Students
1,096,569 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Montesano School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#69 out of 307 school districts
(Top 30%)
47%
41%
55%
53%
42%
49%
92%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.69
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
2%
9%
% Hispanic
11%
27%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
76%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,609 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,891. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,431 is less than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,609
$18,891
Spending / Student
$14,431
$19,344

Best Montesano School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beacon Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1717 East Beacon Avenue
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-4528
Gr: PK-2 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Simpson Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
519 West Simpson Avenue
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-4041
Gr: 3-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Montesano Jr-sr High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
303 North Church
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-4041
Gr: 7-12 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Montesano School District?
Montesano School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,433 students.
What is the rank of Montesano School District?
Montesano School District is ranked #69 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Montesano School District?
76% of Montesano School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Montesano School District?
Montesano School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Montesano School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,431 is less than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,433 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 92% (Top 5% in WA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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