Choosing a school for your child is one of the biggest decisions we make as parents — and in the Wenatchee Valley, the options can feel both wonderfully abundant and totally overwhelming. Public, private, charter, classical, Christian, Montessori, hybrid, online…there’s a LOT to sort through.

This guide is here to make that process simple. Whether you’re new to the Valley or just exploring what might be the best fit for your family in a new season, we’ve gathered every K–12 education option in Wenatchee, East Wenatchee, and the surrounding areas into one easy-to-browse resource.

From neighborhood public schools to faith-based academies, alternative programs, online options, and specialty support services — you’ll find clear, mom-friendly breakdowns of what each school offers, plus contact info and quick-glance details to help you narrow your search.

Your child’s education matters. And you don’t have to figure it out alone.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Wenatchee School District

Elementary Schools

• Castle Rock Early Childhood Learning Center
  600 Alaska St
  Grades: PreK–K (early childhood focus)

• John Newbery Elementary School
  850 N Western Ave

• Lewis & Clark Elementary School
  1130 Princeton Ave

• Lincoln Elementary School
  1224 Methow St

• Mission View Elementary School
  60 Terminal Ave

• Sunnyslope Elementary School
  3100 School St

• Washington Elementary School
  1401 Washington St

Middle Schools

• Foothills Middle School
  1410 Maple St

• Orchard Middle School
  1024 Orchard Ave

• Pioneer Middle School
  1620 Russell St

High School

• Wenatchee High School
  1101 Millerdale Ave
  Grades: 9–12

District Offices

• Wenatchee School District
  235 Sunset Ave

• Wenatchee School District Technology Center
  1001 Circle St

🔵 EAST WENATCHEE / ALTERNATIVE PUBLIC PROGRAMS

Valley Academy of Learning (VAL)

600 Alaska St
Grades: K–8
Type: Alternative learning / parent partnership

Special Education School (District-Run)

112 S Elliott Ave
Type: Specialized instruction & services

Valley Online Academy (not pictured but commonly paired with VAL)

K–12 online option through Eastmont School District
(I can add details if you'd like.)

🔵 PRIVATE & CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS

The River Academy

650 Crawford Ave
Grades: Preschool–12
Type: Classical Christian School

Learning Well School

1400 S Miller St
Grades: Elementary
Type: Christian/Independent School

Garden City Academy

1610 Orchard Ave
Grades: K–? (most likely K–8 or expanding; I can confirm)
Type: Christian school

Cascade Christian Academy

600 N Western Ave
Grades: Preschool–12
Type: Private Christian / Seventh-day Adventist

Sage Hills (Preschool & Elementary)

(Not pictured here but included previously — I can add if you want.)

🔵 PRESCHOOLS with attached K–12 or Elementary Programs

(From your preschool guide, in case you want them cross-listed)

• Learning Well School (Elementary)

• The River Academy (Preschool–12)

• Cascade Christian Academy (Preschool–12)

• Garden City Academy (Elementary–?)

🔵 TECHNICAL & SPECIALTY SCHOOLS

Wenatchee Valley Technical (Wenatchee Valley Tech Center)

327 Penny Rd
Grades: High school / dual-credit
Highlights:

• Career & Technical education

• Programs such as health sciences, auto tech, criminal justice, cosmetology, digital arts, and more

• Typically serves junior & senior level high school students

Wenatchee Valley College

1300 Fifth St
Type: Community College (Post-secondary)
Highlights:

• Running Start for high school juniors/seniors

• Trades, nursing, general education, and more

CAFE (Community for the Advancement of Family Education)

620 Lewis St
Type: Community education & youth programs