For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 883 students in Skamania County, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in Skamania County, WA are Stevenson High School, Carson Elementary School and Wind River Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Skamania County, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Skamania County have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 Skamania County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stevenson High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
390 Nw Gropper Road
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-5631
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-5631
Gr: 9-12 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Carson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
351 Hot Springs Avenue
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-5939
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-5939
Gr: 3-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Wind River Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
411 Hot Springs Avenue
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-8952
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-8952
Gr: 6-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Skamania Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
122 Butler Loop Road
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 527-8239
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 527-8239
Gr: K-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Open Doors For Stevenson High School
Alternative School
390 Nw Gropper Road
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-5631
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-5631
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Preschool
Special Education School
235 Nw Vancouver Ave
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-5672
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-5672
Gr: PK | 5 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
100 Nw School Street
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-5672
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-5672
Gr: K-2 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Skamania County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Columbia Gorge School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
441 Hot Springs Avenue
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-4645
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-4645
Gr: K-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Columbia Virtual Academy-scsd (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
350 Nw Bulldog Dr
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-4645
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-4645
Gr: K-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 110:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Kaplan Academy Of Washington (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
350 Nw Bulldog Dr
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-4555
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-4555
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Skamania County, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Skamania County, WA include Stevenson High School, Carson Elementary School and Wind River Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Skamania County?
7 public schools are located in Skamania County.
What is the racial composition of students in Skamania County?
Skamania County 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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