For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,213 students in Sunnyside, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 354 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Sunnyside, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Sunnyside, WA are Sunnyside High School, Washington Elementary School and Harrison Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sunnyside, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Sunnyside have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sunnyside, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunnyside High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 E. Edison Avenue
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-2601
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-2601
Grades: 9-12
| 2,167 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 E. Jackson Avenue
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-3641
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-3641
Grades: PK-5
| 606 students
Rank: #33.
Harrison Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
810 S. 16th Street
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-3601
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-3601
Grades: 6-8
| 809 students
Rank: #44.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2101 E. Lincoln
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 836-2200
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 836-2200
Grades: PK-5
| 601 students
Rank: #55.
Chief Kamiakin Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 E. Lincoln Avenue
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-6444
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-6444
Grades: PK-5
| 573 students
Rank: #66.
Outlook Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Vanbelle Road
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-3352
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-3352
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #77.
Sierra Vista Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
916 N. 16 Street
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 836-4157
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 836-4157
Grades: 6-8
| 586 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shs Graduation Alliance
Alternative School
1801 E Edison Ave
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(855) 486-8855
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(855) 486-8855
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
1220 N. 16th Street
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-5851
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-5851
Grades: PK-K
| 432 students
Sunnyside, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Early Learning Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1110 S 6th Street
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 836-2162
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 836-2162
Grades: PK
| 30 students
Pride High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1110 S. 6th Street
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-0560
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-0560
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sunnyside, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Sunnyside, WA include Sunnyside High School, Washington Elementary School and Harrison Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Sunnyside?
9 public schools are located in Sunnyside.
What percentage of students in Sunnyside go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Sunnyside are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sunnyside?
Sunnyside public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sunnyside are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sunnyside include: Pioneer Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School, Sierra Vista Middle School vs. Harrison Middle School, Harrison Middle School vs. Sierra Vista Middle School
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