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Best Adams County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 3,544 students in Adams County, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Adams County, WA are Ritzville Grade School, Wahitis Elementary School and Benge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Adams County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Adams County, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Adams County, WA include Ritzville Grade School, Wahitis Elementary School and Benge Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Adams County?
11 public elementary schools are located in Adams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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