For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,023 students in 99344, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 99344, WA are Wahitis Elementary School, Scootney Springs Elementary School and Hiawatha Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 99344 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 99344, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 99344, WA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wahitis Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
905 South 14th Avenue
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-2659
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-2659
Gr: K-6 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Scootney Springs Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
695 S 14th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9625
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9625
Gr: K-6 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Hiawatha Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
506 N 7th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3389
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3389
Gr: K-6 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Lutacaga Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
795 S 7th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9669
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9669
Gr: K-6 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Mcfarland Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
790 S 10th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3326
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3326
Gr: 6-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
99344, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
615 E Juniper Street
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9669
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9669
Gr: K-7 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 99344, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 99344, WA include Wahitis Elementary School, Scootney Springs Elementary School and Hiawatha Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 99344?
5 public elementary schools are located in 99344.
What is the racial composition of students in 99344?
99344 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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