For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 534 students in Cowiche, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cowiche, WA are Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary School and Highland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cowiche, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cowiche have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cowiche, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1181 Thompson Rd
Cowiche, WA 98923
(509) 678-8900
Cowiche, WA 98923
(509) 678-8900
Gr: PK-2 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17000 Summitview
Cowiche, WA 98923
(509) 678-8870
Cowiche, WA 98923
(509) 678-8870
Gr: 6-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Cowiche, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cowiche, WA include Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary School and Highland Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cowiche?
2 public elementary schools are located in Cowiche.
What is the racial composition of students in Cowiche?
Cowiche public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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