For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,651 students in Kelso, WA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Kelso, WA are Kelso High School and Loowit High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kelso, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Kelso have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Kelso, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kelso High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Kelso, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kelso High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1904 Allen St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1842
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1842
Gr: 9-12 | 1,390 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Loowit High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1904 Allen St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1424
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1424
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Kelso Goal Oriented Learning Design
Alternative School
1904 Allen St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1424
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1424
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education
Special Education School
601 Crawford St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1904
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1904
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Kelso, WA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Kelso, WA include Kelso High School and Loowit High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kelso?
5 public high schools are located in Kelso.
What is the racial composition of students in Kelso?
Kelso public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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