For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 369 students in Menlo, WA.
The top ranked public schools in Menlo, WA are Willapa Elementary School and Willapa Valley Middle-high. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Menlo, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Menlo have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Menlo, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willapa Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
845 Willapa 4th Street
Menlo, WA 98561
(360) 942-3311
Menlo, WA 98561
(360) 942-3311
Grades: PK-5
| 183 students
Rank: #22.
Willapa Valley Middle-high
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22 Viking Way
Menlo, WA 98561
(360) 942-2006
Menlo, WA 98561
(360) 942-2006
Grades: 6-12
| 186 students
Menlo, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 128
Menlo, WA 98561
(360) 934-5595
Menlo, WA 98561
(360) 934-5595
Grades: 4-6
| 81 students
Wvsd Developmental Preschool (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
22 Viking Way
Menlo, WA 98561
(360) 942-5855
Menlo, WA 98561
(360) 942-5855
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Menlo, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Menlo, WA include Willapa Elementary School and Willapa Valley Middle-high.
How many public schools are located in Menlo?
2 public schools are located in Menlo.
What is the racial composition of students in Menlo?
Menlo public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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