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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Pasco Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 32 public schools serving 19,266 students in Pasco, WA (there are 7 private schools, serving 776 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Pasco, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pasco, WA are Ruth Livingston Elementary School, Edwin Markham Elementary School and Maya Angelou Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pasco, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Pasco have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Pasco, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ruth Livingston Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2515 Road 84
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 546-2688
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Edwin Markham Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4031 Elm Road
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6790
Gr: PK-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Maya Angelou Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6001 Road 84
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6748
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
James Mcgee Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4601 N Horizon Drive
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-6583
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Ray Reynolds Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9507 Burns Rd
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,294 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Rosalind Franklin Stem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6010 Road 52
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 416-7114
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Chiawana Senior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8125 W Argent Rd
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6786
Gr: 8-12 | 3,127 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
Columbia River Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9011 Burns Rd
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #99.
New Horizons High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 W Argent Rd
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6796
Gr: 6-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1010.
Mcloughlin Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2803 N Road 88
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-4542
Gr: 6-8 | 1,171 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1111.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 N Road 40
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6794
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1212.
Barbara Mcclintock Stem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5706 Road 60
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 416-7808
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1313.
Pasco Senior High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1108 N 10th Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-5581
Gr: 9-12 | 2,590 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1414.
Internet Pasco Academy Of Learning
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2803 N Road 88
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6765
Gr: K-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1515.
Three Rivers Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3901 Road 84
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 416-8602
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1616.
Robert Frost Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1915 North 22nd Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6795
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
Stevens Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1120 N 22nd Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6798
Gr: 6-8 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1818.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 15% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
616 N Wehe Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6750
Gr: K-2 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1919.
Virgie Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
125 S. Wehe Ave
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6086
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
Ellen Ochoa Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 E Sheppard St
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6742
Gr: 6-8 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
Pasco Innovative Experiences And E-learning
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1215 W Lewis St
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6700
Gr: K-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2222.
Marie Curie Stem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
715 N California
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 416-7817
Gr: 3-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1616 W Octave St
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6792
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2424.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 North 10th Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-2429
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
Rowena Chess Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
715 N 24th Ave
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6789
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2626.
Captain Gray Stem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1102 N 10th Ave
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-2474
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Orion High School
1815 Salt Lake St
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6700
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Pasco Early Childhood
1215 W Lewis
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6703
Gr: PK | 60 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Pasco Early Learning Center
1315 N 7th Ave
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6700
Gr: PK | 318 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Sageview High School
6091 Burns Rd
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6700
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Soar To Success
Alternative School
2600 N 20th Ave
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-0511
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Ugrad Esd123 Re-engagement Program
Alternative School
3918 West Court Street
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 544-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 353 students Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Pasco, WA?
How many public schools are located in Pasco?
32 public schools are located in Pasco.
What percentage of students in Pasco go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Pasco are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pasco?
Pasco public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pasco are often viewed compared to one another?

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