For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,866 students in Washougal, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Washougal, WA are Mount Pleasant School, Canyon Creek Middle School and Cape Horn Skye Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washougal, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Washougal have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Washougal, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Pleasant School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
152 Marble Rd.
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 835-3371
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 835-3371
Grades: K-8
| 65 students
Rank: #22.
Canyon Creek Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9731 Washougal River Rd
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3500
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 170 students
Rank: #33.
Cape Horn Skye Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9731 Washougal River Rd
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3600
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #44.
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
35300 Se Evergreen Hwy
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3900
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: #55.
Hathaway Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
630 24th St
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3800
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
Rank: #66.
Jemtegaard Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
35300 Se Evergreen Hwy
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3400
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 433 students
Rank: #77.
Gause Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 34th St
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3700
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
Rank: #88.
Washougal Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 39th St
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3200
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3200
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
Washougal, Washington 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Excelsior High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1401 39th Street
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3300
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Washougal, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Washougal, WA include Mount Pleasant School, Canyon Creek Middle School and Cape Horn Skye Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Washougal?
8 public elementary schools are located in Washougal.
What is the racial composition of students in Washougal?
Washougal public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Washougal are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Washougal include: Columbia River Gorge Elementary School vs. Hathaway Elementary School, Canyon Creek Middle School vs. Jemtegaard Middle School, Hathaway Elementary School vs. Columbia River Gorge Elementary School
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