Methow Valley Elementary

Tucked in the rugged, stunning Methow Valley of north-central Washington, Winthrop is the kind of small Western town where kids ski, hike, and mountain bike as naturally as they breathe — and Methow Valley Elementary reflects that outdoorsy, tight-knit character. The school sits comfortably in the middle of the pack statewide, with a notable strength in science that feels right at home given the incredible natural environment surrounding it. Families who are drawn to a slower pace, deep community roots, and a childhood spent more outdoors than indoors will find this school — and this valley — to be a genuinely special fit.