Pateros School District

344 W Beach St
Pateros, WA 98846-0098
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 231 students in Pateros 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 Pateros School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% 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
3 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
231 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pateros 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#140 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

33%
41%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

50-54%
53%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

35-39%
49%
(21-22)
≥80%
84%
(2022-23)
31.2%
34.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.69

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2005–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
2%
9%

Showing 2009–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
54%
27%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
5%
% White
40%
47%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
2%
9%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,377 is higher than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,255 is higher than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$23,221 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$6 MM
$23,150 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$27,377
$21,173

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$27,255
$21,108

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Pateros School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pateros Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
344 W Beach St.
Pateros, WA 98846
(509) 923-2343
Gr: K-6 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Pateros High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
344 W Beach St
Pateros, WA 98846
(509) 923-2343
Gr: 7-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Pateros Alternative School
Alternative School
344 W Beach Street
Pateros, WA 98846
(509) 923-2751
Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pateros School District?
Pateros School District manages 3 public schools serving 231 students.
What is the rank of Pateros School District?
Pateros School District is ranked #130 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Pateros School District?
54% of Pateros School District students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pateros School District?
Pateros School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Pateros School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,255 is higher than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 231 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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