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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Walla Walla County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 32 public schools serving 8,459 students in Walla Walla County, WA (there are 7 private schools, serving 998 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Walla Walla County, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Walla Walla County, WA are Homelink, Waitsburg Elementary School and Prospect Point Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walla Walla County, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Walla Walla County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Walla Walla County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Homelink
Alternative School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
109 S Palouse St.
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-2060
Gr: K-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Waitsburg Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
184 Academy
Waitsburg, WA 99361
(509) 337-6461
Gr: PK-5 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Prospect Point Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
55 Reser Rd
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3088
Gr: K-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Waitsburg High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
420 Coppei Ave
Waitsburg, WA 99361
(509) 337-6351
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Walla Walla Open Doors
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1917 E Isaacs Ave
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-2057
Gr: 11-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Dixie Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10520 E. Hwy. 12
Dixie, WA 99329
(509) 525-5339
Gr: PK-5 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
31 Se Ash Street
College Place, WA 99324
(509) 525-5110
Gr: PK-5 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Walla Walla High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 Abbott Rd
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3020
Gr: 9-12 | 1,554 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #99.
Touchet Elementary & High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
90 Champion Street
Touchet, WA 99360
(509) 394-2352
Gr: K-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
Berney Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1718 Pleasant St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3060
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1111.
College Place High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1755 S. College Avenue
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 525-4827
Gr: 9-12 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1212.
Garrison Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
906 Chase St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3040
Gr: 6-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1313.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1315 E Alder St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3072
Gr: K-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1414.
Sharpstein Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Howard St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3098
Gr: K-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1515.
Prescott Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
207 South A St
Prescott, WA 99348
(509) 849-2215
Gr: K-5 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1616.
Pioneer Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
450 Bridge St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3050
Gr: 6-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1717.
Preston Hall Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
605 Main Street
Waitsburg, WA 99361
(509) 337-9474
Gr: 6-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1818.
John Sager Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1775 South College Avenue
College Place, WA 99324
(509) 525-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1919.
Columbia High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
787 Maple Street
Burbank, WA 99323
(509) 545-8573
Gr: 9-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2020.
Green Park Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1105 E Isaacs Ave
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3077
Gr: K-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2121.
Columbia Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
835 Maple Street
Burbank, WA 99323
(509) 545-8571
Gr: 6-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2222.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
977 Maple Street
Burbank, WA 99323
(509) 547-9393
Gr: K-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2323.
Prescott High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
207 South A St
Prescott, WA 99348
(509) 849-2215
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2424.
Prescott Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
207 S. A Street, Po Box 65
Prescott, WA 99348
(509) 849-2217
Gr: 6-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2525.
Lincoln High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
614 S 3rd Ave
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3083
Gr: 6-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
College Place Open Doors Program
Alternative School
1755 S College Avenue
College Place, WA 99324
(509) 525-4827
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Eceap
1150 W Chestnut St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3066
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Head Start
1150 W Chestnut St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-1780
Gr: PK | 112 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Prescott Special Educational Pre-school
Special Education School
207 South A Street
Prescott, WA 99348
(509) 849-2217
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Se Area Technical Skills Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
525 Campus Loop Dr
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-2000
Gr: 11-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Walla Walla Center For Children And Families
1150 W Chestnut St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3066
Gr: PK-K | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 108:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Walla Walla County Juvenile Detention
455 W Rose St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3275
Gr: 8-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Walla Walla County, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Walla Walla County, WA include Homelink, Waitsburg Elementary School and Prospect Point Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wallalla County?
33 public schools are located in Wallalla County.
What percentage of students in Wallalla County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Wallalla County are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wallalla County?
Wallalla County public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Wallalla County are often viewed compared to one another?

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