For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,483 students in Mattawa, WA.
The top ranked public schools in Mattawa, WA are Sentinel Tech Alt School, Wahluke High School and Wahluke Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mattawa, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Mattawa have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mattawa, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sentinel Tech Alt School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20140 Rd 24 Sw
Mattawa, WA 99349
(509) 932-4565
Mattawa, WA 99349
(509) 932-4565
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Rank: #22.
Wahluke High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
505 N Boundary
Mattawa, WA 99349
(509) 932-4477
Mattawa, WA 99349
(509) 932-4477
Grades: 9-12
| 781 students
Rank: #33.
Wahluke Junior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
502 N. Boundary
Mattawa, WA 99349
(509) 932-4455
Mattawa, WA 99349
(509) 932-4455
Grades: 6-8
| 596 students
Rank: #44.
Saddle Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Riverview Drive
Mattawa, WA 99349
(509) 932-5693
Mattawa, WA 99349
(509) 932-5693
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #55.
Mattawa Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Boundary
Mattawa, WA 99349
(509) 932-4433
Mattawa, WA 99349
(509) 932-4433
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Rank: #66.
Morris Schott Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Boundary
Mattawa, WA 99349
(509) 932-3877
Mattawa, WA 99349
(509) 932-3877
Grades: K-5
| 234 students
Rank: n/an/a
Developmental Pre-school
Special Education School
400 N. Boundary
Mattawa, WA 99349
(509) 932-4433
Mattawa, WA 99349
(509) 932-4433
Grades: PK
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 N. Boundary
Mattawa, WA 99349
(509) 932-4433
Mattawa, WA 99349
(509) 932-4433
Grades: PK
| 119 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mattawa, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Mattawa, WA include Sentinel Tech Alt School, Wahluke High School and Wahluke Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Mattawa?
8 public schools are located in Mattawa.
What is the racial composition of students in Mattawa?
Mattawa public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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