For the 2025-26 school year, there are 33 public elementary schools serving 7,478 students in Grays Harbor County, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Grays Harbor County, WA are Satsop Elementary School, Beacon Avenue Elementary School and Simpson Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grays Harbor County, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Grays Harbor County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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 Grays Harbor County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Satsop Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
853 Monte Elma Rd
Satsop, WA 98583
(360) 482-5330
Satsop, WA 98583
(360) 482-5330
Gr: K-6 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Beacon Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1717 East Beacon Avenue
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-4528
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-4528
Gr: PK-2 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Simpson Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
519 West Simpson Avenue
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-4041
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-4041
Gr: 3-6 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Ocosta Ale
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2580 S Montesano St
Westport, WA 98595
(360) 268-9125
Westport, WA 98595
(360) 268-9125
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Oakville Homelink Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
103 School St, Po Box H
Oakville, WA 98568
(360) 273-5947
Oakville, WA 98568
(360) 273-5947
Gr: 3-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Central Park Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 School Road
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2170
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2170
Gr: PK-5 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Cosmopolis Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1439 Fourth Street
Cosmopolis, WA 98537
(360) 532-7181
Cosmopolis, WA 98537
(360) 532-7181
Gr: K-6 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Elma Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1235 Monte-elma Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-2632
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-2632
Gr: PK-5 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Mcdermoth Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
409 North K St
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2121
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2121
Gr: K-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1010.
Mccleary Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
611 S. Main St.
Mccleary, WA 98557
(360) 495-3204
Mccleary, WA 98557
(360) 495-3204
Gr: PK-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1111.
North River School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2867 North River Rd
Cosmopolis, WA 98537
(360) 532-3079
Cosmopolis, WA 98537
(360) 532-3079
Gr: PK-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1212.
Elma Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
805 West Main
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-2237
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-2237
Gr: 6-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
A J West Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Bay Ave.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2131
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2131
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Ocosta Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2580 S Montesano St
Westport, WA 98595
(360) 268-9125
Westport, WA 98595
(360) 268-9125
Gr: PK-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1515.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Wood
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8250
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8250
Gr: 2-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1616.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 Simpson Avenue
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8230
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8230
Gr: 2-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1717.
Pacific Beach Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11 Fourth Street
Pacific Beach, WA 98571
(360) 276-4512
Pacific Beach, WA 98571
(360) 276-4512
Gr: PK-6 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Oakville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
103 School St
Oakville, WA 98568
(360) 273-5946
Oakville, WA 98568
(360) 273-5946
Gr: PK-6 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Ocean Shores Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Mt. Olympus Way
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
(360) 289-2147
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
(360) 289-2147
Gr: PK-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2020.
Mary M. Knight School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2987 W Matlock Brady Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2121.
Robert Gray Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1516 North B St
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2140
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2140
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Stevens Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 S. Farragut
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2150
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2150
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Wishkah Valley Elementary/high School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4640 Wishkah Rd.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 532-3128
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 532-3128
Gr: K-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2424.
Hoquiam Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Spencer
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8220
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8220
Gr: 6-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2525.
Hoquiam Homelink School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Simpson Ave
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8200
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8200
Gr: K-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2626.
Lake Quinault School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6130 Us Highway 101
Amanda Park, WA 98526
(360) 288-2414
Amanda Park, WA 98526
(360) 288-2414
Gr: PK-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2727.
Miller Junior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Lindstrom
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2100
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2828.
Oakville High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
103 School St
Oakville, WA 98568
(360) 273-5947
Oakville, WA 98568
(360) 273-5947
Gr: 6-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2929.
Grays Harbor Juvenile Detention
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
103 Junction City Rd.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2189
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2189
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3030.
Grays Harbor Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 N. Williams St.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2180
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2180
Gr: K-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3131.
Taholah Elementary & Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Chitwhin Dr.
Taholah, WA 98587
(360) 276-4780
Taholah, WA 98587
(360) 276-4780
Gr: K-8 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
705 W Waldrip
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-5086
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-5086
Gr: K-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
101 W Emerson
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8240
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8240
Gr: PK-1 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Grays Harbor County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1700 Cherry St
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2161
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2161
Gr: PK-6 | 155 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Homelink (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
216 North G Street
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2189
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2189
Gr: 5-12 | 10 students
6130 Us Hwy 101
Amanda Park, WA 98526
(360) 288-2414
Amanda Park, WA 98526
(360) 288-2414
Gr: 6-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
2987 W Matlock Brady Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Gr: PK-6 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
2987 W Matlock Brady Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Gr: 7-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Montesano Choice School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
519 West Simpson
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-2116
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-2116
Gr: 9-12
Montesano Learning Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
519 West Simpson, 519 West Sim
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-2114
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-2114
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students
3003 Cherry
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8265
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8265
Gr: 2-6 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Grays Harbor County, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Grays Harbor County, WA include Satsop Elementary School, Beacon Avenue Elementary School and Simpson Avenue Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Grays Harbor County?
33 public elementary schools are located in Grays Harbor County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grays Harbor County?
Grays Harbor County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% 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 Grays Harbor County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Grays Harbor County include: Mccleary Elementary School vs. Elma Elementary School, Elma Elementary School vs. Mccleary Elementary School, Robert Gray Elementary School vs. Mcdermoth Elementary School
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