For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 940 students in Ferry County, WA (there are , serving 32 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Ferry County, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Ferry County, WA are Orient Elementary School, Republic Senior High School and Republic Parent Partner. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ferry County, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Ferry County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Ferry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Orient Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
374 4th Avenue
Orient, WA 99160
(509) 684-6873
Orient, WA 99160
(509) 684-6873
Grades: K-8
| 34 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Republic Senior High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30306 Highway 20 E
Republic, WA 99166
(509) 775-3173
Republic, WA 99166
(509) 775-3173
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Rank: #33.
Republic Parent Partner
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30306 East Highway 20
Republic, WA 99166
(509) 775-3173
Republic, WA 99166
(509) 775-3173
Grades: K-12
| 74 students
Rank: #44.
Inchelium High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Hornet Avenue
Inchelium, WA 99138
(509) 722-6181
Inchelium, WA 99138
(509) 722-6181
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Rank: #55.
Republic Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30306 E Highway 20
Republic, WA 99166
(509) 775-3327
Republic, WA 99166
(509) 775-3327
Grades: PK-6
| 192 students
Rank: #66.
Keller Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17 S. School Rd.
Keller, WA 99140
(509) 634-4325
Keller, WA 99140
(509) 634-4325
Grades: K-6
| 44 students
Rank: #77.
Curlew Elementary & High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
47 Curlew School Rd
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 779-4931
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 779-4931
Grades: PK-12
| 190 students
Rank: #88.
Republic Junior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30306 E Highway 20
Republic, WA 99166
(509) 775-3327
Republic, WA 99166
(509) 775-3327
Grades: 7-8
| 65 students
Rank: #99.
Inchelium Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Hornet Avenue
Inchelium, WA 99138
(509) 722-6181
Inchelium, WA 99138
(509) 722-6181
Grades: 6-8
| 43 students
Rank: #1010.
Inchelium Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2 Hornet Avenue
Inchelium, WA 99138
(509) 722-6181
Inchelium, WA 99138
(509) 722-6181
Grades: K-5
| 85 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ferry County Open Doors - Youth Reengagement
Alternative School
3 Campus Drive
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 779-4931
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 779-4931
Grades: 8-12
| 48 students
Ferry County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Columbia Virtual Academy-orient (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
374 4th Avenue
Orient, WA 99160
(509) 684-6873
Orient, WA 99160
(509) 684-6873
Grades: K-5
| 48 students
Curlew Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
47 Curlew School Rd
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 684-6873
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 684-6873
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Curlew Parent Partner (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
47 Curlew School Rd
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 779-4931
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 779-4931
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Inchelium Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1 Hornet Avenue
Inchelium, WA 99138
(509) 722-6181
Inchelium, WA 99138
(509) 722-6181
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ferry County, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Ferry County, WA include Orient Elementary School, Republic Senior High School and Republic Parent Partner.
How many public schools are located in Ferry County?
11 public schools are located in Ferry County.
What percentage of students in Ferry County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Ferry County are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ferry County?
Ferry County public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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