For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 126 students in Nespelem, WA.
The top ranked public elementary school in Nespelem, WA is Nespelem Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nespelem, WA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Nespelem have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Nespelem, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nespelem Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
229 Schoolhouse Loop Rd
Nespelem, WA 99155
(509) 634-4541
Nespelem, WA 99155
(509) 634-4541
Grades: PK-8
| 126 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Nespelem, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Nespelem, WA include Nespelem Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Nespelem?
1 public elementary schools are located in Nespelem.
What is the racial composition of students in Nespelem?
Nespelem public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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