For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 695 students in Cle Elum, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cle Elum, WA are Cle Elum Roslyn Elementary School and Walter Strom Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cle Elum, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cle Elum have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cle Elum, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cle Elum Roslyn Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2696 Sr 903
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 852-4935
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 852-4935
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Walter Strom Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2694 Sr 903
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 852-4901
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 852-4901
Gr: 6-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Cle Elum, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cle Elum, WA include Cle Elum Roslyn Elementary School and Walter Strom Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cle Elum?
2 public elementary schools are located in Cle Elum.
What is the racial composition of students in Cle Elum?
Cle Elum public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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