For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,010 students in Chehalis, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Chehalis, WA are Orin C Smith Elementary School, Lewis County Alternative School and Chehalis Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chehalis, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chehalis have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Chehalis, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orin C Smith Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1240 Bishop Rd
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7225
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7225
Gr: 3-5 | 659 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Lewis County Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1265 Sw Pacific Ave
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 748-3664
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 748-3664
Gr: 6-12 | 36 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Chehalis Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1060 Sw 20th Street
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7230
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7230
Gr: 6-8 | 672 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
1220 Bishop Rd
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7215
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7215
Gr: PK-2 | 629 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
1255 Sw Pacific St
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 748-0131
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 748-0131
Gr: 5-12 | 14 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Chehalis, Washington ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
89 Sw Third Street
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7215
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7215
Gr: PK-1 | 442 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
2057 Sw Salsbury
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7225
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7225
Gr: 4-5 | 423 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
233 South Market Blvd
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7220
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7220
Gr: 2-3 | 420 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Chehalis, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Chehalis, WA include Orin C Smith Elementary School, Lewis County Alternative School and Chehalis Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Chehalis?
5 public elementary schools are located in Chehalis.
What is the racial composition of students in Chehalis?
Chehalis public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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