For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 238 students in Curlew, WA.
The top ranked public school in Curlew, WA is Curlew Elementary & High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Curlew, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Curlew have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Curlew, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Curlew Elementary & High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
47 Curlew School Rd
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 779-4931
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 779-4931
Grades: PK-12
| 190 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ferry County Open Doors - Youth Reengagement
Alternative School
3 Campus Drive
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 779-4931
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 779-4931
Grades: 8-12
| 48 students
Curlew, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Curlew Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
47 Curlew School Rd
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 684-6873
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 684-6873
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Curlew Parent Partner (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
47 Curlew School Rd
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 779-4931
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 779-4931
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Curlew, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Curlew, WA include Curlew Elementary & High School.
How many public schools are located in Curlew?
2 public schools are located in Curlew.
What is the racial composition of students in Curlew?
Curlew public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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