For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 382 students in Ferry County, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Ferry County, WA are Republic Elementary School and Curlew Elementary & High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ferry County, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Ferry County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Ferry County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Republic Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30306 E Highway 20
Republic, WA 99166
(509) 775-3327
Republic, WA 99166
(509) 775-3327
Gr: PK-6 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Ferry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Columbia Virtual Academy-orient (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
374 4th Avenue
Orient, WA 99160
(509) 684-6873
Orient, WA 99160
(509) 684-6873
Gr: K-5 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Curlew Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
47 Curlew School Rd
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 684-6873
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 684-6873
Gr: 7-12
Curlew Parent Partner (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
47 Curlew School Rd
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 779-4931
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 779-4931
Gr: K-12
Inchelium Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1 Hornet Avenue
Inchelium, WA 99138
(509) 722-6181
Inchelium, WA 99138
(509) 722-6181
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Ferry County, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Ferry County, WA include Republic Elementary School and Curlew Elementary & High School.
How many public preschools are located in Ferry County?
2 public preschools are located in Ferry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ferry County?
Ferry County public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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