For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,825 students in Steilacoom, WA.
The top ranked public schools in Steilacoom, WA are Steilacoom High School, Cherrydale Elementary School and Saltars Point Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Steilacoom, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Steilacoom have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Steilacoom, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steilacoom High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
54 Sentinel Drive
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 983-2300
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 983-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Cherrydale Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 Galloway
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 983-2570
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 983-2570
Gr: K-3 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Saltars Point Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
908 3rd Street
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 983-2600
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 983-2600
Gr: 4-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Anderson Island Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13005 Camus Road
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(206) 884-4901
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(206) 884-4901
Gr: PK-3 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Birth To Three
Special Education School
511 Chambers Street
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 874-5445
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 874-5445
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
511 Chambers Street
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 983-2238
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 983-2238
Gr: PK | 38 students Minority enrollment: 68%
Steilacoom, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Futures Program Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
510 Chambers Street
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 583-7100
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 583-7100
Gr: 11-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
511 Chambers Street
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 983-2200
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 983-2200
Gr: 1-9 | 67 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Steilacoom Pride Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
54 Sentinel Drive
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 983-2300
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 983-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Steilacoom, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Steilacoom, WA include Steilacoom High School, Cherrydale Elementary School and Saltars Point Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Steilacoom?
6 public schools are located in Steilacoom.
What is the racial composition of students in Steilacoom?
Steilacoom public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Steilacoom are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Steilacoom include: Saltars Point Elementary School vs. Cherrydale Elementary School
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