For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 3,520 students in Kittitas County, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kittitas County, WA are Damman Elementary School, Cle Elum Roslyn Elementary School and Kittitas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kittitas County, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kittitas County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Kittitas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-5 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Kittitas Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 N. Pierce Avenue
Kittitas, WA 98934
(855) 380-8843
Kittitas, WA 98934
(855) 380-8843
Gr: K-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 N. Cora
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8050
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8050
Gr: K-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10831 N Thorp Hwy
Thorp, WA 98946
(509) 964-2107
Thorp, WA 98946
(509) 964-2107
Gr: K-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Easton School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1893 Railroad Street
Easton, WA 98925
(509) 656-2317
Easton, WA 98925
(509) 656-2317
Gr: PK-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Mt. Stuart Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1701 N. Cora St
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8400
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8400
Gr: K-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
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%
Rank: #99.
Morgan Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 E First
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8200
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Kittitas High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7571 Kittitas Highway
Kittitas, WA 98934
(509) 955-3120
Kittitas, WA 98934
(509) 955-3120
Gr: 6-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1111.
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
Gr: K-12 | 119 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
2100 N Cora St
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8070
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8070
Gr: K-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Kittitas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
714 E Dean Nicholson Blvd., Ms
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8308
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8308
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Kittitas County, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kittitas County, WA include Damman Elementary School, Cle Elum Roslyn Elementary School and Kittitas Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kittitas County?
12 public elementary schools are located in Kittitas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kittitas County?
Kittitas County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% 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 Kittitas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Kittitas County include: Mt. Stuart Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Morgan Middle School vs. Kittitas High School, Walter Strom Middle School vs. Kittitas High School
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