Best Ferry County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 662 students in Ferry County, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ferry County, WA are Orient Elementary School, Republic Parent Partner and Republic Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ferry County, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ferry County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Ferry County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orient Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
374 4th Avenue
Orient, WA 99160
(509) 684-6873
Gr: K-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Republic Parent Partner
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
30306 East Highway 20
Republic, WA 99166
(509) 775-3173
Gr: K-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 100:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Republic Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
30306 E Highway 20
Republic, WA 99166
(509) 775-3327
Gr: K-5 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Keller Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
17 S. School Rd.
Keller, WA 99140
(509) 634-4325
Gr: K-6 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Curlew Elementary & High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
47 Curlew School Rd
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 779-4931
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Republic Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
30306 E Highway 20
Republic, WA 99166
(509) 775-3327
Gr: 6-8 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Inchelium Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Hornet Avenue
Inchelium, WA 99138
(509) 722-6181
Gr: 6-8 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Inchelium Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Hornet Avenue
Inchelium, WA 99138
(509) 722-6181
Gr: K-5 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ferry County, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ferry County, WA include Orient Elementary School, Republic Parent Partner and Republic Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ferry County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Ferry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ferry County?
Ferry County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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