For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,530 students in Rochester, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rochester, WA are Grand Mound Elementary School and Rochester Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rochester, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rochester have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Rochester, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand Mound Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7710 James Rd Sw
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5512
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5512
Gr: 3-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Rochester Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9937 Highway 12 Sw
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5958
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5958
Gr: 6-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
7440 James Rd
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5161
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5161
Gr: PK-2 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Rochester, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rochester, WA include Grand Mound Elementary School and Rochester Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rochester?
3 public elementary schools are located in Rochester.
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester?
Rochester public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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