Public schools in Centralia, WA
9 open public schools with an address in Centralia, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,313
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Washington median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Centralia public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Centralia, WA: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,313 students, an average of 368 per school. The largest campus is Centralia High School (941 students), and the largest elementary school is Fords Prairie Elementary (443).
Every listed school belongs to Centralia School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.4:1, similar to the statewide school median of 16.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 75% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Centralia
Elementary schools in Centralia
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Elementary Centralia School District | KG–06 | 313 | 16.7:1 | |
| Fords Prairie Elementary Centralia School District | KG–06 | 443 | 15.2:1 | |
| Jefferson Lincoln Elementary Centralia School District | KG–06 | 357 | 14.1:1 | |
| Oakview Elementary School Centralia School District | KG–06 | 317 | 13.4:1 | |
| Washington Elementary School Centralia School District | KG–06 | 294 | 16.1:1 |
Middle schools in Centralia
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centralia Middle School Centralia School District | 07–08 | 479 | 17.9:1 |
High schools in Centralia
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centralia High School Centralia School District | 09–12 | 941 | 20.2:1 | |
| Futurus High School Centralia School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 110 | 44:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Centralia
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centralia School District SpEd Pre-school Centralia School District | PK–PK | 59 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White50.1%
- Hispanic42.1%
- Black1.1%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial4.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Centralia schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,313 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Centralia
How many public schools are in Centralia, WA?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Centralia: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,313 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Centralia?
All listed public schools with an address in Centralia belong to Centralia School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Centralia?
Centralia High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Centralia, with 941 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Centralia?
No school with an address in Centralia is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Washington.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Centralia schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Centralia public schools is 16.4:1, similar to the Washington school median of 16.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Centralia guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Washington cities