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Best Adams County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 5,408 students in Adams County, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 10 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Adams County, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Adams County, WA are Ritzville High School, Ritzville Grade School and Lind-ritzville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Adams County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ritzville High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
209 E Wellsandt Avenue
Ritzville, WA 99169
(509) 659-1720
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Ritzville Grade School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 E 6th Ave.
Ritzville, WA 99169
(509) 659-0232
Gr: PK-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Lind-ritzville High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
209 E Wellsandt Rd
Ritzville, WA 99169
(509) 659-1720
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Wahitis Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
905 South 14th Avenue
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-2659
Gr: K-6 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Benge Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2978 E Benge Winona Rd
Benge, WA 99105
(509) 887-2370
Gr: K-6 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Lind Ritzville Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
507 North E Stree
Lind, WA 99341
(509) 677-3408
Gr: 6-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Washtucna Elementary/high School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
730 East Booth Avenue
Washtucna, WA 99371
(509) 646-3211
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Scootney Springs Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
695 S 14th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9625
Gr: K-6 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
Hiawatha Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
506 N 7th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3389
Gr: K-6 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Lind Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
206 W 3rd St
Lind, WA 99341
(509) 677-3481
Gr: PK-5 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Lind-ritzville Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
N 507 E St
Lind, WA 99341
(509) 677-3408
Gr: 6-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1212.
Othello High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
340 S 7th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3351
Gr: 9-12 | 1,338 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1313.
Lutacaga Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
795 S 7th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9669
Gr: K-6 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Mcfarland Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
790 S 10th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3326
Gr: 6-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1515.
Desert Oasis High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
825 E. Ash St.
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-2659
Gr: 9-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
1335 S. Ash St.
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-4544
Gr: PK | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 73:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Open Door Re-engagement
Alternative School
165 N.1st Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-4534
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 85%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Adams County, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Adams County, WA include Ritzville High School, Ritzville Grade School and Lind-ritzville High School.
How many public schools are located in Adams County?
17 public schools are located in Adams County.
What percentage of students in Adams County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Adams County are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Adams County are often viewed compared to one another?

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