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Kennewick School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 33 public schools serving 18,826 students in Kennewick School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Kennewick School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
33 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
18,826 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
1,037 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kennewick School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#142 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Graduation Rate
80%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)35.9%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.69
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
45%
27%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
45%
47%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
5%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,083 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,828 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$322 MM
$23,221 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$336 MM
$23,150 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,083
$21,173
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,828
$21,108
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Kennewick School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16734 S. Cottonwood Creek Blvd
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6404
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6404
Gr: K-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Amon Creek Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18 Center Parkway
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 222-7600
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 222-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Ridge View Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7001 West 13th Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 734-3650
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 734-3650
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Sage Crest Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6411 W 38th Ave
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6500
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6500
Gr: K-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Kamiakin High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 North Arthur Street
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 734-3500
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 734-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,956 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Desert Hills Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1701 S Clodfelter Rd
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6600
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Southridge High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3520 Southridge Boulevard
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-7200
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,612 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
Phoenix High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3520 Southridge Boulevard
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6039
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6039
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #99.
Chinook Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6011 W 10th Place
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-7500
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
Sunset View Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
711 North Center Parkway
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6000
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6000
Gr: K-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1111.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4901 West 21st Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-5700
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-5700
Gr: K-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1212.
Mid-columbia Parent Partnership
Alternative School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5980 W 12th Ave
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-5036
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-5036
Gr: K-12 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1313.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3520 West John Day Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 734-3690
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 734-3690
Gr: K-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1414.
Westgate Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2514 West 4th Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6300
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1515.
Cascade Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
505 South Highland Drive
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 585-3400
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 585-3400
Gr: K-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1616.
Kennewick High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Garfield St
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-7100
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,921 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1717.
Vista Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1701 North Young Street
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6100
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6100
Gr: K-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1818.
Canyon View Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1229 West 22nd Place
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 222-5200
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 222-5200
Gr: K-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1919.
Southgate Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3121 West 19th Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 585-3380
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 585-3380
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2020.
Fuerza Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6011 W 10th Pl
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-7700
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2121.
Horse Heaven Hills Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3500 South Vancouver Street
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 585-3260
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 585-3260
Gr: 6-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2222.
Legacy High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4624 W 10th Ave
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6552
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6552
Gr: 6-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2323.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
105 West 21st Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 222-6200
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 222-6200
Gr: K-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2424.
Park Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1011 West 10th Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6900
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2525.
Highlands Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
425 South Tweedt Street
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6700
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2626.
Eastgate Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
910 East 10th Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 585-3360
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 585-3360
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2727.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 South Dawes Street
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 734-3580
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 734-3580
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2828.
Amistad Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
123 S Kent St
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-5100
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
5606 West Canal Drive
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 783-2151
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 783-2151
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
4624 W 10th Ave
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6552
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6552
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
125 S Conway Pl
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-5028
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-5028
Gr: PK | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Tri-tech Skills Center
Vocational School
5929 West Metaline Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-7300
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-7300
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kennewick School District?
Kennewick School District manages 33 public schools serving 18,826 students.
What is the rank of Kennewick School District?
Kennewick School District is ranked #145 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kennewick School District?
45% of Kennewick School District students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kennewick School District?
Kennewick School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Kennewick School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,828 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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