For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 504 students in Pend Oreille County, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Pend Oreille County, WA are Selkirk Elementary School and Stratton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pend Oreille County, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Pend Oreille County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Pend Oreille County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Selkirk Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
219 Park Avenue
Metaline Falls, WA 99153
(509) 446-4225
Metaline Falls, WA 99153
(509) 446-4225
Gr: PK-5 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Stratton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1201 W. 5th Street
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-0656
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-0656
Gr: PK-4 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Pend Oreille County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 77
Ione, WA 99139
(509) 442-3725
Ione, WA 99139
(509) 442-3725
Gr: PK-3 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Po Box 68
Metaline Falls, WA 99153
(509) 446-4225
Metaline Falls, WA 99153
(509) 446-4225
Gr: 4-6 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Newport Alternative High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1302 West 5th St
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-2481
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-2481
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pend Oreille County, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pend Oreille County, WA include Selkirk Elementary School and Stratton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pend Oreille County?
2 public preschools are located in Pend Oreille County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pend Oreille County?
Pend Oreille County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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