Public schools in Wenatchee, WA
19 open public schools with an address in Wenatchee, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
19
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,307
19 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Washington median 16.7:1
Charter schools
1
1 virtual
An overview of Wenatchee public schools
The federal directory lists 19 public schools in Wenatchee, WA: 6 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high, 4 combined or other. The 19 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,307 students, an average of 385 per school. The largest campus is Wenatchee High School (2,066 students), and the largest elementary school is Abraham Lincoln Elementary (604).
Wenatchee School District operates the most schools here (18), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 16.5:1, 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 charter school, 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, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 65% 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 Wenatchee
Elementary schools in Wenatchee
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary Wenatchee School District | KG–05 | 604 | 16.3:1 | |
| John Newbery Elementary Wenatchee School District | KG–05 | 437 | 15.8:1 | |
| Lewis And Clark Elementary Sch Wenatchee School District | KG–05 | 424 | 15:1 | |
| Mission View Elementary School Wenatchee School District | KG–05 | 484 | 17:1 | |
| Sunnyslope Elementary School Wenatchee School District | KG–05 | 292 | 13.9:1 | |
| Washington Elementary School Wenatchee School District | KG–05 | 554 | 16:1 |
Middle schools in Wenatchee
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foothills Middle School Wenatchee School District | 06–08 | 567 | 19.1:1 | |
| Orchard Middle School Wenatchee School District | 06–08 | 395 | 16.8:1 | |
| Pinnacles Prep Charter School Pinnacles Prep Charter School · Charter | 06–10 | 234 | 12.6:1 | |
| Pioneer Middle School Wenatchee School District | 06–08 | 488 | 16.4:1 |
High schools in Wenatchee
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Doors Re-Engagement Wenatchee School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 91 | 105.8:1 | |
| Skill Source Wenatchee School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 3 | 30:1 | |
| Wenatchee High School Wenatchee School District | 09–12 | 2,066 | 22.5:1 | |
| Wenatchee Valley Technical Skills Center Wenatchee School District · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 8 | 0.8:1 | |
| Westside High School Wenatchee School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 279 | 16.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Wenatchee
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelan County Juvenile Detention Center Wenatchee School District | 03–12 | 12 | 12:1 | |
| Special Education School Wenatchee School District · Special Education School | PK–09 | 158 | 23.7:1 | |
| Valley Academy of Learning K-8 Wenatchee School District · Alternative School | KG–10 | 188 | 18:1 | |
| Valley Online Academy Wenatchee School District · Virtual | KG–12 | 23 | 287.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White39.5%
- Hispanic55.3%
- Black0.7%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 19 Wenatchee schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,307 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Wenatchee
How many public schools are in Wenatchee, WA?
The current NCES directory lists 19 open public schools with a location address in Wenatchee: 6 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 7,307 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Wenatchee?
Schools with an address in Wenatchee belong to 2 education agencies, led by Wenatchee School District (18 schools), Pinnacles Prep Charter School (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 Wenatchee?
Wenatchee High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Wenatchee, with 2,066 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Wenatchee?
Yes. 1 of the 19 public schools in Wenatchee are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Pinnacles Prep Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Wenatchee schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Wenatchee public schools is 16.5:1, 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 Wenatchee 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