For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 883 students in Skamania County, WA.
The top ranked public schools in Skamania County, WA are Stevenson High School, Carson Elementary School and Wind River Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Skamania County, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Skamania County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Skamania County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stevenson High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
390 Nw Gropper Road
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-5631
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-5631
Gr: 9-12 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Carson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
351 Hot Springs Avenue
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-5939
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-5939
Gr: 3-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Wind River Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
411 Hot Springs Avenue
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-8952
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-8952
Gr: 6-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Skamania Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
122 Butler Loop Road
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 527-8239
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 527-8239
Gr: K-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Open Doors For Stevenson High School
Alternative School
390 Nw Gropper Road
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-5631
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-5631
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Preschool
Special Education School
235 Nw Vancouver Ave
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-5672
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-5672
Gr: PK | 5 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
100 Nw School Street
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-5672
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-5672
Gr: K-2 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Skamania County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Columbia Gorge School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
441 Hot Springs Avenue
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-4645
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-4645
Gr: K-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Columbia Virtual Academy-scsd (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
350 Nw Bulldog Dr
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-4645
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-4645
Gr: K-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 110:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Kaplan Academy Of Washington (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
350 Nw Bulldog Dr
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-4555
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-4555
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Skamania County, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Skamania County, WA include Stevenson High School, Carson Elementary School and Wind River Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Skamania County?
7 public schools are located in Skamania County.
What is the racial composition of students in Skamania County?
Skamania County public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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