Top Rankings
Riverside School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,570 students in Riverside 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 Riverside School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
1,570 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
89 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Riverside 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#125 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.5%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.69
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
9%
% Hispanic
7%
27%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
87%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,343 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,889. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,131 is less than the state median of $19,341. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,343
$18,889
Spending / Student
$14,131
$19,341
Best Riverside School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chattaroy Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25717 N. Yale Rd.
Chattaroy, WA 99003
(509) 464-8252
Chattaroy, WA 99003
(509) 464-8252
Gr: PK-4 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Riverside High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4120 East Deer Park-milan Rd.
Chattaroy, WA 99003
(509) 464-8550
Chattaroy, WA 99003
(509) 464-8550
Gr: 9-12 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3802 East Deer Park-milan Rd.
Chattaroy, WA 99003
(509) 464-8350
Chattaroy, WA 99003
(509) 464-8350
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3814 E. Deer Park/milan Rd.
Chattaroy, WA 99003
(509) 464-8450
Chattaroy, WA 99003
(509) 464-8450
Gr: 6-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Independent Scholar
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
34515 N. Newport Highway
Chattaroy, WA 99003
(509) 464-8381
Chattaroy, WA 99003
(509) 464-8381
Gr: K-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Riverside School District?
Riverside School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,570 students.
What is the rank of Riverside School District?
Riverside School District is ranked #139 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Riverside School District?
87% of Riverside School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Riverside School District?
Riverside School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Riverside School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,131 is less than the state median of $19,341. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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