📊 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 →
All 13 Rated Districts in Grays Harbor County, WA
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Satsop School District | Satsop | 10/10 Excellent | 94th |
| #2 | Montesano School District | Montesano | 9/10 Excellent | 80th |
| #3 | McCleary School District | McCleary | 6/10 Average | 51st |
| #4 | Elma School District | Elma | 5/10 Average | 49th |
| #5 | Wishkah Valley School District | Aberdeen | 4/10 Below Average | 37th |
| #6 | Cosmopolis School District | Cosmopolis | 3/10 Below Average | 27th |
| #7 | Ocosta School District | Westport | 3/10 Below Average | 27th |
| #8 | North Beach School District | Ocean Shores | 3/10 Below Average | 21st |
| #9 | Aberdeen School District | Aberdeen | 2/10 Poor | 15th |
| #10 | Oakville School District | Oakville | 2/10 Poor | 10th |
| #11 | Hoquiam School District | Hoquiam | 1/10 Poor | 6th |
| #12 | Lake Quinault School District | Amanda Park | 1/10 Poor | 3rd |
| #13 | Taholah School District | Taholah | 1/10 Poor | 1st |
Best School Districts in Grays Harbor County, Washington (2026)
This page lists the 13 public school districts headquartered in Grays Harbor County, Washington that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using SBAC 2024–25 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Washington, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Grays Harbor County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Grays Harbor County, Washington? ▼
Among the 13 rated districts in Grays Harbor County, Washington, the highest-rated is Satsop School District (Satsop), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 94th 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 (SBAC 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Washington and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.