For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 5,373 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 Lind Elementary School, Lind Ritzville Middle School and Ritzville Grade 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 37% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 59% 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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Adams County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lind Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
206 W 3rd St
Lind, WA 99341
(509) 677-3481
Lind, WA 99341
(509) 677-3481
Grades: PK-6
| 102 students
Rank: #22.
Lind Ritzville Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
507 North E Stree
Lind, WA 99341
(509) 677-3408
Lind, WA 99341
(509) 677-3408
Grades: 6-8
| 93 students
Rank: #33.
Ritzville Grade School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 E 6th Ave.
Ritzville, WA 99169
(509) 659-0232
Ritzville, WA 99169
(509) 659-0232
Grades: K-8
| 168 students
Rank: #44.
Ritzville High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
209 E Wellsandt Avenue
Ritzville, WA 99169
(509) 659-1720
Ritzville, WA 99169
(509) 659-1720
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Benge Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2978 E Benge Winona Rd
Benge, WA 99105
(509) 887-2370
Benge, WA 99105
(509) 887-2370
Grades: K-6
| 12 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Lind-ritzville High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
209 E Wellsandt Rd
Ritzville, WA 99169
(509) 659-1720
Ritzville, WA 99169
(509) 659-1720
Grades: 7-12
| 54 students
Rank: #77.
Wahitis Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
905 South 14th Avenue
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-2659
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-2659
Grades: K-6
| 592 students
Rank: #88.
Washtucna Elementary/high School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
730 East Booth Avenue
Washtucna, WA 99371
(509) 646-3211
Washtucna, WA 99371
(509) 646-3211
Grades: PK-12
| 91 students
Rank: #99.
Lind-ritzville Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
N 507 E St
Lind, WA 99341
(509) 677-3408
Lind, WA 99341
(509) 677-3408
Grades: 6-8
| 45 students
Rank: #1010.
Hiawatha Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
506 N 7th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3389
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3389
Grades: K-6
| 588 students
Rank: #1111.
Scootney Springs Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
695 S 14th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9625
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9625
Grades: PK-6
| 592 students
Rank: #1212.
Lutacaga Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
795 S 7th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9669
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9669
Grades: K-6
| 594 students
Rank: #1313.
Othello High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
340 S 7th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3351
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3351
Grades: 8-12
| 1,233 students
Rank: #1414.
Mcfarland Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
790 S 10th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3326
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3326
Grades: 6-8
| 736 students
Rank: #1515.
Desert Oasis High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
825 E. Ash St.
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-2659
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-2659
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
1335 S. Ash St.
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-4544
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-4544
Grades: PK
| 234 students
Rank: n/an/a
Open Door Re-engagement
Alternative School
165 N.1st Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-4534
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-4534
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Adams County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
615 E Juniper Street
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9669
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9669
Grades: K-7
| 617 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Adams County, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Adams County, WA include Lind Elementary School, Lind Ritzville Middle School and Ritzville Grade School.
How many public schools are located in Adams County, WA?
17 public schools are located in Adams County, WA.
What percentage of students in Adams County, WA go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Adams County, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County, WA?
Adams County, WA public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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