For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,085 students in Valley, WA.
The top ranked public schools in Valley, WA are Columbia Virtual Academy, Paideia High School and Valley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valley, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Valley have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Valley, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbia Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3030 Huffman Road
Valley, WA 99181
(509) 937-4663
Valley, WA 99181
(509) 937-4663
Grades: K-8
| 850 students
Rank: #22.
Paideia High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3043 Huffman Road
Valley, WA 99181
(509) 937-2655
Valley, WA 99181
(509) 937-2655
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Rank: #33.
Valley School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3034 Huffman Road
Valley, WA 99181
(509) 937-2413
Valley, WA 99181
(509) 937-2413
Grades: K-8
| 168 students
Rank: n/an/a
3030 Huffman Road
Valley, WA 99181
(509) 937-2638
Valley, WA 99181
(509) 937-2638
Grades: PK
| 40 students
Valley, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Columbia Virtual Academy-cascade (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
3030 Huffman Rd.
Valley, WA 99181
(509) 937-2753
Valley, WA 99181
(509) 937-2753
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Valley, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Valley, WA include Columbia Virtual Academy, Paideia High School and Valley School.
How many public schools are located in Valley?
4 public schools are located in Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Valley?
Valley public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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