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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Benton County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 71 public schools serving 38,657 students in Benton County, WA (there are 13 private schools, serving 2,022 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Benton County, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Benton County, WA are Cottonwood Elementary School, Amon Creek Elementary School and Orchard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton County, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Benton County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Benton County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16734 S. Cottonwood Creek Blvd
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6404
Gr: K-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Amon Creek Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
18 Center Parkway
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 222-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1600 Gala Way
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6175
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
White Bluffs Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1250 Kensington
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6575
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Leona Libby Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3259 Belmont Blvd.
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6465
Gr: 6-8 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Paterson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
51409 W. Prior Rd.
Paterson, WA 99345
(509) 875-2601
Gr: K-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Ridge View Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7001 West 13th Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 734-3650
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
William Wiley Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2820 S Highlands Blvd
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6375
Gr: K-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
Hanford High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
450 Hanford Street
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,959 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
415 Jadwin
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6275
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Sage Crest Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6411 W 38th Ave
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6500
Gr: K-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1212.
Kamiakin High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 North Arthur Street
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 734-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,956 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1313.
Three Rivers Home Link
Alternative School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1710 Van Giesen
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6450
Gr: K-12 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1414.
Desert Hills Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1701 S Clodfelter Rd
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1515.
Richland High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
930 Long Ave
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6535
Gr: 9-12 | 2,218 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1616.
Badger Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1515 Elementary Street
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6225
Gr: K-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1717.
Jason Lee Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1750 Mcmurray
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6475
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1818.
Southridge High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3520 Southridge Boulevard
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,612 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1919.
Enterprise Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5200 Paradise Way
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2020.
Phoenix High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3520 Southridge Boulevard
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6039
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2121.
Chinook Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6011 W 10th Place
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2222.
Marcus Whitman Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1704 Gray St.
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6300
Gr: K-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2323.
Sunset View Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
711 North Center Parkway
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6000
Gr: K-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2424.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4901 West 21st Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-5700
Gr: K-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2525.
Sacajawea Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
535 Fuller St.
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6325
Gr: K-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2626.
Mid-columbia Parent Partnership
Alternative School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5980 W 12th Ave
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-5036
Gr: K-12 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2727.
Chief Joseph Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
504 Wilson
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2828.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3520 West John Day Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 734-3690
Gr: K-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2929.
Tapteal Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
705 N 62nd Ave
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6350
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3030.
Westgate Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2514 West 4th Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3131.
Carmichael Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
620 Thayer Drive
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6425
Gr: 6-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3232.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1550 George Washington Way
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6250
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3333.
Cascade Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
505 South Highland Drive
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 585-3400
Gr: K-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3434.
Kennewick High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
201 S Garfield St
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,921 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3535.
Vista Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 North Young Street
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6100
Gr: K-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Benton County, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Benton County, WA include Cottonwood Elementary School, Amon Creek Elementary School and Orchard Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Benton County?
71 public schools are located in Benton County.
What percentage of students in Benton County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Benton County are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Benton County?
Benton County public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Benton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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