For the 2025 school year, there are 40 public schools serving 21,212 students in Franklin County, WA (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,006 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, WA are Ruth Livingston Elementary School, Edwin Markham Elementary School and North Franklin Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Franklin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ruth Livingston Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2515 Road 84
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 546-2688
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 546-2688
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Edwin Markham Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4031 Elm Road
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6790
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6790
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
North Franklin Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 W. Clark St.
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-2021
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-2021
Gr: K-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Palouse Junction High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 N. Chelan
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-1055
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-1055
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Connell High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1131 W. Clark St.
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-2911
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-2911
Gr: 9-12 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Maya Angelou Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6001 Road 84
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6748
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6748
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
James Mcgee Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4601 N Horizon Drive
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-6583
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-6583
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Kahlotus Elementary & High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 W Martin St
Kahlotus, WA 99335
(509) 282-3338
Kahlotus, WA 99335
(509) 282-3338
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Ray Reynolds Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9507 Burns Rd
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6700
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,289 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1010.
Rosalind Franklin Stem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6010 Road 52
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 416-7114
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 416-7114
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1111.
Chiawana Senior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8125 W Argent Rd
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6786
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6786
Gr: 8-12 | 3,163 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1212.
Columbia River Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9011 Burns Rd
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6700
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1313.
New Horizons High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2020 W Argent Rd
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6796
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6796
Gr: 6-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1414.
Connell Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 W. Clark St
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-4381
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-4381
Gr: K-6 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Basin City Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 Bailie Boulevard
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 269-4669
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 269-4669
Gr: K-6 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Pepiot Road
Mesa, WA 99343
(509) 265-4229
Mesa, WA 99343
(509) 265-4229
Gr: K-6 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1717.
Mcloughlin Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2803 N Road 88
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-4542
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-4542
Gr: 6-8 | 1,087 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1818.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 N Road 40
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6794
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6794
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1919.
Barbara Mcclintock Stem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5706 Road 60
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 416-7808
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 416-7808
Gr: PK-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2020.
Pasco Senior High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1108 N 10th Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-5581
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-5581
Gr: 9-12 | 2,515 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2121.
Robert L Olds Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W. Clark St.
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-3931
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-3931
Gr: 7-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2222.
Internet Pasco Academy Of Learning
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2803 N Road 88
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6765
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6765
Gr: K-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2323.
Three Rivers Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3901 Road 84
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 416-8602
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 416-8602
Gr: PK-5 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2424.
Robert Frost Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1915 North 22nd Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6795
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6795
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2525.
Stevens Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1120 N 22nd Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6798
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6798
Gr: 6-8 | 938 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2626.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 15% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
616 N Wehe Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6750
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6750
Gr: K-2 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2727.
Virgie Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 S. Wehe Ave
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6086
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6086
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2828.
Ellen Ochoa Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 E Sheppard St
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6742
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6742
Gr: 6-8 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2929.
Pasco Innovative Experiences And E-learning
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1215 W Lewis St
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6700
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6700
Gr: K-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3030.
Marie Curie Stem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
715 N California
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 416-7817
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 416-7817
Gr: 3-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3131.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1616 W Octave St
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6792
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6792
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3232.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 North 10th Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-2429
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-2429
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3333.
Rowena Chess Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
715 N 24th Ave
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6789
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6789
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3434.
Captain Gray Stem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1102 N 10th Ave
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-2474
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-2474
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
110 N. Chelan St.
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-9218
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-9218
Gr: PK | 23 students Minority enrollment: 87%
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Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Camp Outlook High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1270 N. Ephrata
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-5200
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
1102 N 10th Ave, Booth Buildin
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-2474
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-2474
Gr: K | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
North Franklin Virtual Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1100 W. Clark
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-2021
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-2021
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Franklin County, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, WA include Ruth Livingston Elementary School, Edwin Markham Elementary School and North Franklin Virtual Academy.
How many public schools are located in Franklin County?
40 public schools are located in Franklin County.
What percentage of students in Franklin County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Franklin County are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Franklin County include: Pasco Senior High School vs. Chiawana Senior High School, Stevens Middle School vs. Mcloughlin Middle School, Chiawana Senior High School vs. Pasco Senior High School
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