Public schools in Washougal, WA
10 open public schools with an address in Washougal, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,756
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.8:1
Washington median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Washougal public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Washougal, WA: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,756 students, an average of 276 per school. The largest campus is Washougal High School (942 students), and the largest elementary school is Columbia River Gorge Elementary School (340).
Washougal School District operates the most schools here (9), and 2 regular districts have at least one Washougal campus. 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 16.8:1, 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.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 43% 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 Washougal
Elementary schools in Washougal
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Horn Skye Elementary Washougal School District | KG–05 | 284 | 17.6:1 | |
| Columbia River Gorge Elementary School Washougal School District | KG–05 | 340 | 16.8:1 | |
| Gause Elementary Washougal School District | PK–05 | 224 | 15.1:1 | |
| Hathaway Elementary Washougal School District | KG–05 | 272 | 16.1:1 | |
| Mount Pleasant School Mount Pleasant School District | KG–08 | 69 | 13.8:1 |
Middle schools in Washougal
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Creek Middle School Washougal School District | 06–08 | 168 | 20.3:1 | |
| Jemtegaard Middle School Washougal School District | 06–08 | 408 | 18.5:1 |
High schools in Washougal
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washougal High School Washougal School District | 09–12 | 942 | 24.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Washougal
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washougal Learning Academy Washougal School District · Virtual · Alternative School | KG–12 | 13 | 15.5:1 | |
| Washougal Special Services Washougal School District · Special Education School | PK–PK | 36 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77.4%
- Hispanic14.2%
- Black1%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Washougal schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,756 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Washougal
How many public schools are in Washougal, WA?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Washougal: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 2,756 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Washougal?
Schools with an address in Washougal belong to 2 education agencies, led by Washougal School District (9 schools), Mount Pleasant School District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Washougal?
Washougal High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Washougal, with 942 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Washougal?
No school with an address in Washougal 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 Washougal schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Washougal public schools is 16.8:1, 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 Washougal 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