For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,374 students in Centralia, WA (there are , serving 256 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Centralia, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Centralia, WA are Centralia High School, Edison Elementary School and Futurus High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Centralia, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Centralia have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Centralia, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centralia High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
813 Eshom Road
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7605
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7605
Gr: 9-12 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
607 H Street
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7631
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7631
Gr: K-6 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Futurus High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
906 Johnson Road
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 827-6430
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 827-6430
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Centralia Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 Johnson Road
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7619
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7619
Gr: 7-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Fords Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1620 Harrison Avenue
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7633
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7633
Gr: K-6 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Field Street
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7641
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7641
Gr: K-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Oakview Avenue
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7638
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7638
Gr: K-6 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Jefferson Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 West Summa
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7636
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7636
Gr: K-6 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
2320 Borst Ave
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7600
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7600
Gr: PK | 46 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Centralia, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Maple Lane School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
20311 Old Hwy 9 Sw
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 273-3156
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 273-3156
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Centralia, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Centralia, WA include Centralia High School, Edison Elementary School and Futurus High School.
How many public schools are located in Centralia?
9 public schools are located in Centralia.
What percentage of students in Centralia go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Centralia are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Centralia?
Centralia public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Centralia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Centralia include: Edison Elementary School vs. Fords Prairie Elementary School, Fords Prairie Elementary School vs. Edison Elementary School, Jefferson Lincoln Elementary School vs. Edison Elementary School
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