📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (SBAC 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
13 Rated Districts in the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA Metro Area
SBAC 2024–25 · percentile among Washington districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Cashmere School District | Cashmere | 10/10 Excellent | 92nd |
| #2 | Cascade School District | Leavenworth | 9/10 Excellent | 83rd |
| #3 | Waterville School District | Waterville | 8/10 Good | 79th |
| #4 | Eastmont School District | East Wenatchee | 6/10 Average | 57th |
| #5 | Mansfield School District | Mansfield | 5/10 Average | 44th |
| #6 | Wenatchee School District | Wenatchee | 5/10 Average | 42nd |
| #7 | Entiat School District | Entiat | 4/10 Below Average | 37th |
| #8 | Lake Chelan School District | Chelan | 4/10 Below Average | 30th |
| #9 | Manson School District | Manson | 3/10 Below Average | 27th |
| #10 | Orondo School District | Orondo | 2/10 Poor | 16th |
| #11 | Bridgeport School District | Bridgeport | 1/10 Poor | 5th |
| #12 | Grand Coulee Dam School District | Coulee Dam | 1/10 Poor | 5th |
| #13 | Palisades School District | Palisades | 1/10 Poor | 4th |
Best School Districts in the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from SBAC 2024–25 (Washington) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA metro area? ▼
Among the 13 rated districts in the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA metro area, the highest-rated is Cashmere School District (Cashmere), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 92nd percentile of Washington districts on SBAC 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.