For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,285 students in Tenino, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in Tenino, WA are Tenino Elementary School, Tenino High School and Tenino Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tenino, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Tenino 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 Tenino, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tenino Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Old Highway 99 N
Tenino, WA 98589
(360) 264-3700
Tenino, WA 98589
(360) 264-3700
Gr: 3-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Tenino High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 West Second Ave
Tenino, WA 98589
(360) 264-3500
Tenino, WA 98589
(360) 264-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Tenino Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Old Hwy 99 N
Tenino, WA 98589
(360) 264-3600
Tenino, WA 98589
(360) 264-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
301 Central Avenue
Tenino, WA 98589
(360) 264-3800
Tenino, WA 98589
(360) 264-3800
Gr: PK-2 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Tenino, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Tenino, WA include Tenino Elementary School, Tenino High School and Tenino Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Tenino?
4 public schools are located in Tenino.
What is the racial composition of students in Tenino?
Tenino 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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