Public schools in Granite Falls, WA
7 open public schools with an address in Granite Falls, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,355
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
19.7:1
Washington median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Granite Falls public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Granite Falls, WA: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,355 students, an average of 393 per school. The largest campus is Granite Falls High School (614 students), and the largest elementary school is Mountain Way Elementary (556).
Every listed school belongs to Granite Falls 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 19.7:1, 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.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 49% 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 Granite Falls
Elementary schools in Granite Falls
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Cristo Elementary Granite Falls School District | 03–05 | 502 | 16.1:1 | |
| Mountain Way Elementary Granite Falls School District | PK–02 | 556 | 16.9:1 |
Middle schools in Granite Falls
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Falls Middle School Granite Falls School District | 06–08 | 448 | 19.3:1 |
High schools in Granite Falls
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads High School Granite Falls School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 188 | 21:1 | |
| Granite Falls High School Granite Falls School District | 09–12 | 614 | 20:1 | |
| Granite Falls Open Doors Granite Falls School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 47 | 26.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Granite Falls
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Learning Center Granite Falls School District | PK–PK | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.5%
- Hispanic15.7%
- Black1.5%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial7.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Granite Falls schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,355 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Granite Falls
How many public schools are in Granite Falls, WA?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Granite Falls: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,355 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Granite Falls?
All listed public schools with an address in Granite Falls belong to Granite Falls 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 Granite Falls?
Granite Falls High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Granite Falls, with 614 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Granite Falls?
No school with an address in Granite Falls 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 Granite Falls schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Granite Falls public schools is 19.7:1, 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 Granite Falls 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