For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 230 students in Pateros, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in Pateros, WA are Pateros Elementary School and Pateros High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pateros, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Pateros have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pateros, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pateros Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
344 W Beach St.
Pateros, WA 98846
(509) 923-2343
Pateros, WA 98846
(509) 923-2343
Gr: K-6 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Pateros High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
344 W Beach St
Pateros, WA 98846
(509) 923-2343
Pateros, WA 98846
(509) 923-2343
Gr: 7-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Pateros Alternative School
Alternative School
344 W Beach Street
Pateros, WA 98846
(509) 923-2751
Pateros, WA 98846
(509) 923-2751
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pateros, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Pateros, WA include Pateros Elementary School and Pateros High School.
How many public schools are located in Pateros?
3 public schools are located in Pateros.
What is the racial composition of students in Pateros?
Pateros public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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