Pateros Elementary

Pateros Elementary, located in the rural community of Pateros, Washington, serves students from kindergarten through sixth grade. With an enrollment of 120 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1, this small school offers personalized attention to each child's learning needs. The dedicated team of nine full-time equivalent teachers focuses on fostering a strong academic foundation in reading and math, with 52% of students meeting or exceeding proficiency levels in ELA/Reading and 45% doing the same in Math.

Pateros Elementary holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks 661st out of 2,261 schools in Washington state, placing it around the 71st percentile for academic performance. The school’s rural setting provides a close-knit community atmosphere where students can thrive with supportive teachers and parents who are invested in their education. Pateros Elementary sits in a remote rural area, offering a unique learning environment that encourages community engagement and student development.

With an enrollment of 120 students, Pateros Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Pateros Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.