Best Public Schools in Wilkeson, WA

Summary:

Wilkeson, Washington, is served by a single public elementary school, Wilkeson Elementary School, which provides a K-5 education for 253 students as part of the highly-rated White River School District.

Wilkeson Elementary is a standout performer, consistently exceeding Washington state averages in English, math, and especially science, where student proficiency is over 20 points higher than the state. The school holds a 4-star rating and its statewide ranking has improved recently, indicating positive momentum. While performance is strong overall, there is a noticeable dip in fourth-grade scores compared to third and fifth grades, which is an area the school may focus on.

Parents can expect a school with effective resource use, reflected in a manageable class size and strong academic outcomes. The school's success is supported by its placement within the White River School District, which ranks in the 87th percentile statewide. For families in Wilkeson, the local elementary school offers a high-quality education with particular strengths in science and upper-grade performance.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WCAS Science (2025)		SBAC English Language Arts (2025)				SBAC Math (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wilkeson Elementary School	Public	K-5	640 Railroad Avenue	Wilkeson	98396	Pierce County	White River School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 829-3357	253	15	16.8	27.7%	213 (84.2%)	1 (0.4%)	26 (10.3%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.6%)	70.5	305^th of 1160 public elementary schools	73.7%		66.2	365^th of 1168 public elementary schools	68.8%	60	69.6	69.6	72.2	45.6	76.1	63.7	57.4	45.6	60.9	54.1	$17,446	$154	$17,292

Cities Near Wilkeson

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Carbonado	1.94 mi	1	29^th
Buckley	3.01 mi	10	52^nd
Enumclaw	5.5 mi	8	80^th
Sumner	5.81 mi	6	35^th
Bonney Lake	6.51 mi	9	15^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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