For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 960 students in Benton City, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Benton City, WA is Kiona-benton City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton City, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Benton City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% 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 Benton City, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kiona-benton City Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
913 Horne Drive
Benton City, WA 99320
(509) 588-2040
Benton City, WA 99320
(509) 588-2040
Gr: 6-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
913 Horne Drive
Benton City, WA 99320
(509) 588-2000
Benton City, WA 99320
(509) 588-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Benton City, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Benton City, WA include Kiona-benton City Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Benton City?
2 public elementary schools are located in Benton City.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton City?
Benton City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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