For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 522 students in Ilwaco, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in Ilwaco, WA are Hilltop Elementary School and Ilwaco High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ilwaco, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Ilwaco have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ilwaco, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
314 Brumbach St Ne
Ilwaco, WA 98624
(360) 642-1234
Ilwaco, WA 98624
(360) 642-1234
Gr: 6-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Ilwaco High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
404 School Rd
Ilwaco, WA 98624
(360) 642-3731
Ilwaco, WA 98624
(360) 642-3731
Gr: 9-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Ilwaco, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 860
Ilwaco, WA 98624
(360) 642-8448
Ilwaco, WA 98624
(360) 642-8448
Gr: 3-6 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ilwaco, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Ilwaco, WA include Hilltop Elementary School and Ilwaco High School.
How many public schools are located in Ilwaco?
2 public schools are located in Ilwaco.
What is the racial composition of students in Ilwaco?
Ilwaco public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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