For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 978 students in Cle Elum, WA.
The top ranked public schools in Cle Elum, WA are Swiftwater Alternative High School, Cle Elum Roslyn High School and Cle Elum Roslyn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cle Elum, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Cle Elum have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cle Elum, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Swiftwater Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4244 Bullfrog Road
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 649-4993
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 649-4993
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #22.
Cle Elum Roslyn High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2692 Sr 903
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 649-4900
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 649-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Cle Elum Roslyn Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2696 Sr 903
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 649-4700
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 649-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Walter Strom Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2694 Sr 903
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 649-4800
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 649-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cle Elum, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Cle Elum, WA include Swiftwater Alternative High School, Cle Elum Roslyn High School and Cle Elum Roslyn Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cle Elum?
4 public schools are located in Cle Elum.
What is the racial composition of students in Cle Elum?
Cle Elum public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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