Best Schools in Longview, Washington
23 schools · 12 Elementary · 3 Middle · 6 High · 2 Other
Choosing a school in Longview?
Use this page to compare every school in Longview by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Monticello Middle School
Middle · Longview School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Olympic Elementary School
Elementary · Longview School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl
Elementary · Longview School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Longview for 2026 are Monticello Middle School (7.6/10), Olympic Elementary School (7.6/10), and Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl (7.5/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 20 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
23
19 public · 4 private
Avg Score
5.8
out of 10
Median Home
$355,200
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
23
19 public · 4 private
Avg Score
5.8
out of 10
Median Home
$355,200
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 7.5/10 despite 54% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Longview schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +11.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Longview schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Longview
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (20 of 23). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monticello Middle School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Olympic Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Discovery High School-achieve | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | St Rose School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Mt. Solo Middle School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Mint Valley Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Saint Helens Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Three Rivers Christian School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Northlake Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.8/10
- Median household income
- $64,705
- Median home value
- $355,200
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16%
- Avg commute
- 26 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 59%
24% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Longview compares
Washington rank
#119 of 193
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Washington avg (6.4)
Median household income
$65k
73% of Washington median
Schools in this city
21
About Schools in Longview, Washington
Longview, Washington has 18 ranked public schools, spanning elementary through high school levels. The city averages 6.0 out of 10 across all ranked schools — a baseline that tells parents the system performs consistently, without extreme highs or lows dominating the overall picture. Seven of those 18 schools, or 39%, score 7 or above, meaning parents have a meaningful cluster of strong options to pursue when choosing where to live or which attendance zone to prioritize.
Elementary education is where Longview shows its strongest numbers. Columbia Valley Garden Elementary leads the city with a 7.9 rating — the top score among all 18 ranked schools. Northlake Elementary follows at 7.6, and Kessler Elementary sits close behind at 7.5. Mint Valley Elementary and Robert Gray Elementary round out the top five at 7.2 and 7.1, respectively. All five of the city's highest-rated schools are elementary campuses, which tells parents that the strongest academic foundation available in Longview concentrates at the early grades.
The 6.0 city average reflects a performance range worth taking seriously. With 39% of schools clearing the 7-point mark, parents have real choices — but they need to identify and target those schools deliberately rather than assume district-wide consistency. The gap between the top school (7.9) and the city average (6.0) is nearly two full rating points. That spread makes school selection more consequential here than in cities where scores cluster tightly around the mean.
For families with elementary-age children, Longview's school landscape is genuinely competitive at the top tier. The practical move is to identify which of those seven high-scoring schools falls within a reachable attendance zone and verify that middle and high school pathways from that feeder school also meet your standards. Middle and high school scores require individual research, since top-tier performance concentrates at the elementary level. MySchoolScout's individual school pages include test score breakdowns, enrollment figures, and grade-specific data to support that comparison.
Elementary Schools
12 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 370 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.6 | ||
| 2 | 367 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.5 | ||
| 3 | 384 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.5 | ||
| 4 | 279 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.5 | ||
| 5 | 322 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.0 | ||
| 6 | 333 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.9 | ||
| 7 | 336 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.7 | ||
| 8 | 153 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | 5.6 | ||
| 9 | 426 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.4 | ||
| Private Schools 3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | St Rose School
Private
127 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.0 | ||
Show all 12 elementary schools in Longview
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 474 students · 6th–8th | 7.6 |
| 2 | 414 students · 6th–8th | 6.6 |
| 3 | 458 students · 6th–8th | 5.4 |
High Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 83 students · 9th–12th | 7.5 |
| 2 | 69 students · 9th–12th | 5.9 |
| 3 | 897 students · 9th–12th | 4.4 |
| 4 | 923 students · 9th–12th | 3.4 |
| 5 | 90 students · 6th–12th | 3.0 |
| 6 | 21 students · 6th–12th | — |
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 239 students · Kindergarten–12th | 3.4 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Three Rivers Christian School
Private
254 students · Pre-K–12th | 6.5 | ||
Schools in Longview
Longview, Washington · 23 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$64,705
Median Home Value
$355,200
Median Rent
$1,142/mo
Population
50,845
College Educated
16%
Homeownership
59%
Avg Commute
26 min
Poverty Rate
14.4%
Community Profile
Longview has a median household income of $64,705. It is a community where 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $355,200, with a median rent of $1,142/month. The area has a poverty rate of 14.4%. The average commute for residents is 26 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Washington
- Elementary
- 12
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 6
- Other
- 2
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Longview, Washington
How many schools are in Longview, Washington?
Longview has 23 schools, including 19 public and 4 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Longview, Washington?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Longview is 5.8 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Longview, Washington?
The top-ranked school in Longview on MySchoolScout is Monticello Middle School with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What is the best elementary school in Longview, Washington?
The top-ranked elementary school in Longview on MySchoolScout is Olympic Elementary School with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What is the best middle school in Longview, Washington?
The top-ranked middle school in Longview on MySchoolScout is Monticello Middle School with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What is the best high school in Longview, Washington?
The top-ranked high school in Longview on MySchoolScout is Discovery High School-achieve with a composite score of 7.5/10.
How many school districts serve Longview, Washington?
Longview is served by 3 school districts: Kelso School District, Educational Service District 112, Longview School District.
What is the education level in Longview, Washington?
According to Census data, 16% of adults in Longview have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Longview, Washington?
The median household income in Longview is approximately $64,705 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Longview, Washington?
Yes, Longview has 4 private schools alongside 19 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Rose School with a score of 7.0/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Longview, Washington?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Longview is 17.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Longview, Washington?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.