For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 608 students in Skamania County, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Skamania County, WA are Carson Elementary School, Wind River Middle School and Skamania Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Skamania County, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Skamania County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Skamania County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
351 Hot Springs Avenue
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-5939
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-5939
Gr: 3-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Wind River Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
411 Hot Springs Avenue
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-8952
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-8952
Gr: 6-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Skamania Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
122 Butler Loop Road
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 527-8239
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 527-8239
Gr: K-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
100 Nw School Street
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-5672
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-5672
Gr: K-2 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Skamania County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Columbia Gorge School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
441 Hot Springs Avenue
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-4645
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-4645
Gr: K-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Columbia Virtual Academy-scsd (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
350 Nw Bulldog Dr
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-4645
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-4645
Gr: K-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 110:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Kaplan Academy Of Washington (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
350 Nw Bulldog Dr
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-4555
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-4555
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Skamania County, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Skamania County, WA include Carson Elementary School, Wind River Middle School and Skamania Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Skamania County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Skamania County.
What is the racial composition of students in Skamania County?
Skamania County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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