For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 740 students in Montesano, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Montesano, WA are 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.
Montesano, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Montesano have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Montesano, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: PK-2
| 356 students
Rank: #22.
Simpson Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
519 West Simpson Avenue
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-4041
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-4041
Grades: 3-6
| 384 students
Montesano, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Montesano Choice School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
519 West Simpson
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-2116
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-2116
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Montesano, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Montesano, WA include Beacon Avenue Elementary School and Simpson Avenue Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Montesano?
2 public elementary schools are located in Montesano.
What is the racial composition of students in Montesano?
Montesano public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% 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 Montesano are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Montesano include: Simpson Avenue Elementary School vs. Beacon Avenue Elementary School, Beacon Avenue Elementary School vs. Simpson Avenue Elementary School
Recent Articles

Can Naviance Succeed Improve College and Career Readiness?
Learn about a new student assessment system, Naviance Succeed, which provides tools and support to increase student college and career readiness. A number of school districts are using the tool this year in hopes of improving student performance through more accurate assessment process than are currently available.

Do You Need After School Day Care? Public Schools May Be the Solution
Learn about how your child's public school may be the best source of after school and vacation day care.

The Link Between Education and Incarceration: The NAACP Report
Education and the rate of incarceration have been linked in a recent NAACP report. Learn about the report and the troubling findings.