For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 382 students in Ferry County, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in Ferry County, WA are Republic Elementary School and Curlew Elementary & High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ferry County, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Ferry County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Ferry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Republic Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30306 E Highway 20
Republic, WA 99166
(509) 775-3327
Republic, WA 99166
(509) 775-3327
Grades: PK-6
| 192 students
Rank: #22.
Curlew Elementary & High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
47 Curlew School Rd
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 779-4931
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 779-4931
Grades: PK-12
| 190 students
Ferry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Columbia Virtual Academy-orient (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
374 4th Avenue
Orient, WA 99160
(509) 684-6873
Orient, WA 99160
(509) 684-6873
Grades: K-5
| 48 students
Curlew Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
47 Curlew School Rd
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 684-6873
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 684-6873
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Curlew Parent Partner (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
47 Curlew School Rd
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 779-4931
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 779-4931
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Inchelium Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1 Hornet Avenue
Inchelium, WA 99138
(509) 722-6181
Inchelium, WA 99138
(509) 722-6181
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Ferry County, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in Ferry County, WA include Republic Elementary School and Curlew Elementary & High School.
How many public preschools are located in Ferry County?
2 public preschools are located in Ferry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ferry County?
Ferry County public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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