For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 899 students in Tenino, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tenino, WA are Tenino Elementary School and Tenino Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tenino, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tenino have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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 Tenino, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tenino Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Old Highway 99 N
Tenino, WA 98589
(360) 264-3700
Tenino, WA 98589
(360) 264-3700
Grades: 3-5
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Tenino Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Old Hwy 99 N
Tenino, WA 98589
(360) 264-3600
Tenino, WA 98589
(360) 264-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 311 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 Central Avenue
Tenino, WA 98589
(360) 264-3800
Tenino, WA 98589
(360) 264-3800
Grades: PK-2
| 314 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Tenino, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tenino, WA include Tenino Elementary School and Tenino Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tenino?
3 public elementary schools are located in Tenino.
What is the racial composition of students in Tenino?
Tenino public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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