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4 schools in Palouse

Washington · Public K-12

Palouse's public-school count of 4 reflects a system enrolling about 236 students inside Washington, broken out as 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

7-year change in Palouse

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
236
+18 (+8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 91%
% Hispanic
7%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Garfield at Palouse High SchoolHigh09-1245
Palouse at Garfield Middle SchoolMiddle06-0834
Palouse ElementaryElementaryPK-05100
Palouse High SchoolHigh09-1257

About Palouse

Across Palouse, Washington, 4 public schools teaches about 236 students between them.

For a sense of the school types, the city spans 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

Average school size in Palouse is around 59 students, 87% lower than the Washington average of about 446.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment expanded 8%: 218 students in SY 2017-18 versus 236 in SY 2024-25.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Palouse discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Palouse?
Palouse, Washington has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 236 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Palouse?
Palouse has 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Palouse?
Palouse Elementary is the largest public school in Palouse by enrollment, with approximately 100 students.
What school districts serve Palouse?
Palouse is served by 2 public school districts, including Palouse School District, Garfield School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Palouse cover?
Public schools in Palouse serve students from pre-K through grade 12.