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11 schools in Ellensburg

Washington · Public K-12

For a city in Washington, Ellensburg carries 11 public K-12 campuses, with combined enrollment of about 3,467 students and an average school size near 315.

7-year change in Ellensburg

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,467
+32 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
11
+2 (+22%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
68%
was 75%
% Hispanic
24%
was 19%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Damman ElementaryElementaryKG-0548
Early Learning CenterElementaryPK-PK54
Ellensburg Choice SchoolsCombinedKG-12148
Ellensburg High SchoolHigh09-12957
Ellensburg Open DoorsHigh11-1238
Ida Nason Aronica ElementaryElementaryKG-05361
Lincoln ElementaryElementaryKG-05334
Morgan Middle SchoolMiddle06-08772
Mt. Stuart ElementaryElementaryKG-05336
Parke Creek Treatment CtrHigh08-1211
Valley View Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05408

About Ellensburg

Ellensburg, Washington is home to 11 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 3,467 students. By school count, it is a moderately sized city.

For a sense of the school types, the city spans 6 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, and 1 other.

Schools in Ellensburg average about 315 students each, 29% noticeably below the Washington norm.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,467 students, stayed largely flat from the 3,435 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count climbed from 9 to 11 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 75% to 68%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Ellensburg discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Ellensburg?
Ellensburg, Washington has 11 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,467 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Ellensburg?
Ellensburg has 6 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Ellensburg?
Ellensburg High School is the largest public school in Ellensburg by enrollment, with approximately 957 students.
What school districts serve Ellensburg?
Ellensburg is served by 3 public school districts, including Ellensburg School District, Damman School District, Kittitas School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Ellensburg cover?
Public schools in Ellensburg serve students from pre-K through grade 12.