Public schools in Clarkston, WA
10 open public schools with an address in Clarkston, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,495
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.8:1
Washington median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Clarkston public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Clarkston, WA: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,495 students, an average of 250 per school. The largest campus is Charles Francis Adams High School (670 students), and the largest elementary school is Heights Elementary (358).
Every listed school belongs to Clarkston 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 18.8:1, higher than 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.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 58% 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 Clarkston
Elementary schools in Clarkston
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grantham Elementary Clarkston School District | KG–06 | 252 | 11.6:1 | |
| Heights Elementary Clarkston School District | KG–06 | 358 | 16.7:1 | |
| Highland Elementary Clarkston School District | KG–06 | 290 | 15.5:1 | |
| Parkway Elementary Clarkston School District | KG–06 | 330 | 18.9:1 |
Middle schools in Clarkston
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Middle School Clarkston School District | 07–08 | 346 | 18.8:1 |
High schools in Clarkston
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Francis Adams High School Clarkston School District | 09–12 | 670 | 20.3:1 | |
| Educational Opportunity Center Clarkston School District · Alternative School | 07–12 | 88 | 28.5:1 | |
| Educational Opportunity Center Reengagement Clarkston School District · Alternative School | 11–12 | 9 | 7.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Clarkston
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Virtual School Clarkston School District · Virtual · Alternative School | KG–12 | 98 | 45.4:1 | |
| Special Services Clarkston School District · Special Education School | PK–12 | 54 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White76.7%
- Hispanic12.5%
- Black1.5%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial6.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Clarkston schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,495 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Clarkston
How many public schools are in Clarkston, WA?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Clarkston: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 2,495 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Clarkston?
All listed public schools with an address in Clarkston belong to Clarkston 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 Clarkston?
Charles Francis Adams High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Clarkston, with 670 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Clarkston?
No school with an address in Clarkston 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 Clarkston schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Clarkston public schools is 18.8:1, higher than 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 Clarkston 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