For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,933 students in Ellensburg, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ellensburg, WA are Damman Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Morgan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellensburg, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ellensburg have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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 Ellensburg, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Damman Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
41 Manastash Rd
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-4567
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-4567
Grades: K-5
| 44 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2100 N. Cora
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8050
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8050
Grades: K-5
| 313 students
Rank: #33.
Morgan Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 E First
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8200
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 773 students
Rank: #44.
Mt. Stuart Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1701 N. Cora St
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8400
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8400
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Rank: #55.
K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 Ruby Street
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8181
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8181
Grades: K-12
| 119 students
Rank: n/an/a
2100 N Cora St
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8070
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8070
Grades: K-5
| 347 students
Ellensburg, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
714 E Dean Nicholson Blvd., Ms
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8308
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8308
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ellensburg, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ellensburg, WA include Damman Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Morgan Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ellensburg?
6 public elementary schools are located in Ellensburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellensburg?
Ellensburg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Ellensburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Ellensburg include: Mt. Stuart Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Mt. Stuart Elementary School
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