Best Schools in Pateros, Washington
2 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 High
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Pateros Elementary
Elementary · Pateros School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Pateros High School
High · Pateros School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
2
in this city
Avg Score
6.8
out of 10
Median Home
$314,900
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
2
in this city
Avg Score
6.8
out of 10
Median Home
$314,900
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
STAAR proficiency rose +9.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Pateros schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Pateros
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pateros Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Pateros High School | 5.7 / 10 |
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Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.8/10
- Median household income
- $79,972
- Median home value
- $314,900
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 89%
50% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Of occupied housing units
How Pateros compares
Median household income
$80k
90% of Washington median
About Schools in Pateros, Washington
Pateros, Washington is home to 2 schools, including 2 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, , and 1 high school.
With an average rating of 6.8 out of 10, schools in Pateros show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Pateros is Pateros Elementary with a composite score of 8.0/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Pateros is served by 1 school district: Pateros School District. These districts collectively serve 230 students.
Pateros's community shows 17% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $79,972. The poverty rate in the area is 12.5%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120 students · Kindergarten–6th | 8.0 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 110 students · 7th–12th | 5.7 |
Schools in Pateros
Pateros, Washington · 2 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$79,972
Median Home Value
$314,900
Median Rent
$1,094/mo
Population
1,313
College Educated
17%
Homeownership
89%
Poverty Rate
12.5%
Community Profile
Pateros has a median household income of $79,972. It is a community where 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $314,900, with a median rent of $1,094/month. The area has a poverty rate of 12.5%. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Washington
- Elementary
- 1
- High
- 1
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Pateros, Washington
How many schools are in Pateros, Washington?
Pateros has 2 schools, including 2 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Pateros, Washington?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Pateros is 6.8 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 Pateros, Washington?
The top-ranked school in Pateros on MySchoolScout is Pateros Elementary with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What is the best elementary school in Pateros, Washington?
The top-ranked elementary school in Pateros on MySchoolScout is Pateros Elementary with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What is the best high school in Pateros, Washington?
The top-ranked high school in Pateros on MySchoolScout is Pateros High School with a composite score of 5.7/10.
How many school districts serve Pateros, Washington?
Pateros is served by 1 school district: Pateros School District.
What is the education level in Pateros, Washington?
According to Census data, 17% of adults in Pateros have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Pateros, Washington?
The median household income in Pateros is approximately $79,972 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pateros, Washington?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Pateros is 13.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Pateros, 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.