For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 373 students in 99169, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 3 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 99169, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 99169, WA are Ritzville High School, Ritzville Grade School and Lind-ritzville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 99169 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 99169, WA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 99169, WA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ritzville High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
209 E Wellsandt Avenue
Ritzville, WA 99169
(509) 659-1720
Ritzville, WA 99169
(509) 659-1720
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Ritzville Grade School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 E 6th Ave.
Ritzville, WA 99169
(509) 659-0232
Ritzville, WA 99169
(509) 659-0232
Gr: PK-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Lind-ritzville High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 E Wellsandt Rd
Ritzville, WA 99169
(509) 659-1720
Ritzville, WA 99169
(509) 659-1720
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 99169, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 99169, WA include Ritzville High School, Ritzville Grade School and Lind-ritzville High School.
How many public schools are located in 99169?
3 public schools are located in 99169.
What percentage of students in 99169 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 99169 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 99169?
99169 public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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