For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 733 students in Winthrop, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Winthrop, WA are Liberty Bell Jr Sr High School, Methow Valley Elementary School and Alternative Educational Experience. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winthrop, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Winthrop have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Winthrop, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Liberty Bell Jr Sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24 Twin Lakes Rd.
Winthrop, WA 98862
(509) 996-2215
Winthrop, WA 98862
(509) 996-2215
Gr: 6-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Methow Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18 Twin Lakes Rd.
Winthrop, WA 98862
(509) 996-2186
Winthrop, WA 98862
(509) 996-2186
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Alternative Educational Experience
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18 Twin Lakes Rd.
Winthrop, WA 98862
(509) 996-9205
Winthrop, WA 98862
(509) 996-9205
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Winthrop, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Winthrop, WA include Liberty Bell Jr Sr High School, Methow Valley Elementary School and Alternative Educational Experience.
How many public elementary schools are located in Winthrop?
3 public elementary schools are located in Winthrop.
What is the racial composition of students in Winthrop?
Winthrop public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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