For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,858 students in Connell, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in Connell, WA are North Franklin Virtual Academy, Palouse Junction High School and Connell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Connell, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Connell have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Connell, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Franklin Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 W. Clark St.
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-2021
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-2021
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Palouse Junction High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 N. Chelan
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-1055
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-1055
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Connell High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1131 W. Clark St.
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-2911
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-2911
Gr: 9-12 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Connell Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 W. Clark St
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-4381
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-4381
Gr: K-6 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Basin City Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 Bailie Boulevard
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 269-4669
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 269-4669
Gr: K-6 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Robert L Olds Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W. Clark St.
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-3931
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-3931
Gr: 7-8 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
110 N. Chelan St.
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-9218
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-9218
Gr: PK | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Crcc-open Doors
Alternative School
1301 N Ephrata
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 543-5800
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 543-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Connell, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Connell, WA include North Franklin Virtual Academy, Palouse Junction High School and Connell High School.
How many public schools are located in Connell?
8 public schools are located in Connell.
What is the racial composition of students in Connell?
Connell public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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