For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 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 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ferry County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: K-8 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: K-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: PK-6 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: K-6 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: PK-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: K-5 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Ferry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Columbia Virtual Academy-orient (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
374 4th Avenue
Orient, WA 99160
(509) 684-6873
Orient, WA 99160
(509) 684-6873
Gr: K-5 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Curlew Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
47 Curlew School Rd
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 684-6873
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 684-6873
Gr: 7-12
Curlew Parent Partner (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
47 Curlew School Rd
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 779-4931
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 779-4931
Gr: K-12
Inchelium Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1 Hornet Avenue
Inchelium, WA 99138
(509) 722-6181
Inchelium, WA 99138
(509) 722-6181
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
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 52% (majority Hispanic).
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