For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 772 students in Winthrop, WA (there are , serving 162 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Winthrop, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Winthrop, WA are Methow Valley Independent Learning Center, Liberty Bell Jr Sr High School and Methow Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winthrop, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Winthrop have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Winthrop, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Methow Valley Independent Learning Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
220 Hwy 20
Winthrop, WA 98862
(509) 997-8006
Winthrop, WA 98862
(509) 997-8006
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Liberty Bell Jr Sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24 Twin Lakes Rd.
Winthrop, WA 98862
(509) 996-2215
Winthrop, WA 98862
(509) 996-2215
Gr: 6-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Methow Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18 Twin Lakes Rd.
Winthrop, WA 98862
(509) 996-2186
Winthrop, WA 98862
(509) 996-2186
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Alternative Educational Experience
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18 Twin Lakes Rd.
Winthrop, WA 98862
(509) 996-9205
Winthrop, WA 98862
(509) 996-9205
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 11%
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What are the top-ranked public schools in Winthrop, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Winthrop, WA include Methow Valley Independent Learning Center, Liberty Bell Jr Sr High School and Methow Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Winthrop?
4 public schools are located in Winthrop.
What percentage of students in Winthrop go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Winthrop are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Winthrop?
Winthrop public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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