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Ridgefield School District (2026) - Ridgefield, WA

Ridgefield School District

510 Pioneer Street
Ridgefield, WA 98642-9088
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Ridgefield School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,297 students in Ridgefield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Ridgefield School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
4,297 Students
1,096,569 Students
# Teachers
225 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Ridgefield School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#43 out of 307 school districts
(Top 20%)
51%
41%
64%
53%
52%
49%
92%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.69
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
9%
% Hispanic
15%
27%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
71%
47%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,539 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,891. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,326 is less than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,539
$18,891
Spending / Student
$11,326
$19,344

Best Ridgefield School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
330 N Fifth Ave
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 750-7600
Gr: K-4 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
South Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
502 Nw 199th Street
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 619-1500
Gr: K-4 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Ridgefield High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2630 S Hillhurst Road
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 619-1320
Gr: 9-12 | 1,249 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
View Ridge Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3215 S Hillhurst Rd
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 619-1400
Gr: 7-8 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Sunset Ridge Intermediate School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3215 South Hillhurst Road
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 619-1420
Gr: 5-6 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Wisdom Ridge Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5645 S 11th St Ste A101
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 295-8500
Gr: K-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
510 Pioneer Street
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 619-3333
Gr: PK | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ridgefield School District?
Ridgefield School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,297 students.
What is the rank of Ridgefield School District?
Ridgefield School District is ranked #41 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgefield School District?
71% of Ridgefield School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ridgefield School District?
Ridgefield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Ridgefield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,326 is less than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,297 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 92% (Top 5% in WA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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