Top 10 Best Whitman County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 4,683 students in Whitman County, WA (there are 3 private schools, serving 222 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Whitman County, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Whitman County, WA are Leonard M Jennings Elementary School, Oakesdale Elementary School and Oakesdale High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitman County, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 59% statewide average). Schools in Whitman County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Whitman County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leonard M Jennings Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1207 N. Morton Street
Colfax, WA 99111
(509) 397-2181
Grades: K-8
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Oakesdale Elementary School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
First & Mccoy Streets
Oakesdale, WA 99158
(509) 285-5296
Grades: PK-6
| 85 students
Rank: #33.
Oakesdale High School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
First & Mccoy Streets
Oakesdale, WA 99158
(509) 285-5281
Grades: 6-12
| 69 students
Rank: #44.
Garfield Elementary School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
810 North Third Street
Garfield, WA 99130
(509) 635-1331
Grades: PK-5
| 60 students
Rank: #55.
Franklin Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
850 Se Klemgard
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 334-5641
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Middle School
Math: 67% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
315 Se Crestview
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 334-3411
Grades: 6-8
| 585 students
Rank: #77.
Sunnyside Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
425 Sw Shirley
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 334-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Palouse Elementary School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 E Alder Street
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921
Grades: PK-5
| 82 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Tekoa Elementary School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 N Broadway
Tekoa, WA 99033
(509) 284-2781
Grades: PK-6
| 126 students
Rank: #1010.
St John Elementary School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
W 301 Nob Hill
Saint John, WA 99171
(509) 648-3336
Grades: PK-6
| 72 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Colfax High School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1110 N. Morton Street
Colfax, WA 99111
(509) 397-4368
Grades: 7-12
| 253 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Pullman High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
510 Nw Greyhound Way
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-1551
Grades: 9-12
| 865 students
Rank: #1313.
Palouse At Garfield Middle School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 E Alder Street
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 635-1331
Grades: 6-8
| 37 students
Rank: #1414.
Jefferson Elementary School
Math: 54% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1150 Nw Bryant
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-2617
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Colton School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
706 Union
Colton, WA 99113
(509) 229-3386
Grades: PK-12
| 163 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Rosalia Elementary & Secondary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
916 South Josephine
Rosalia, WA 99170
(509) 523-3061
Grades: PK-12
| 180 students
Rank: #1717.
Endicott/st John Elementary And Middle School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
308 School Drive
Endicott, WA 99125
(509) 657-3523
Grades: 1-8
| 92 students
Rank: #1818.
Garfield Middle School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
810 N Third Street
Garfield, WA 99130
(509) 878-1921
Grades: 6-8
| 32 students
Rank: #1919.
Palouse High School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 E Alder Street
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Rank: #2020.
Lacrosse Elementary School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Hill Ave
Lacrosse, WA 99143
(509) 549-3591
Grades: 1-8
| 31 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Garfield At Palouse High School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 E. Alder
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
St John/endicott High School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
W 301 Nob Hill
Saint John, WA 99171
(509) 648-3336
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
Rank: #2323.
Steptoe Elementary School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12 Tennessee Street
Steptoe, WA 99174
(509) 397-3119
Grades: PK-8
| 53 students
Rank: #2424.
Tekoa High School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
513 E Henkle - 0869
Tekoa, WA 99033
(509) 284-3401
Grades: 7-12
| 88 students
Rank: #2525.
Lacrosse High School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Hill Avenue
Lacrosse, WA 99143
(509) 549-3591
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Rank: #2626.
Lamont Middle School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
602 Main Street
Lamont, WA 99017
(509) 257-2463
Grades: 5-8
| 36 students
Rank: n/an/a
1400 Nw Terre View Drive
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 336-7205
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pullman Community Montessori
Charter School
115 Nw State St, Rm 215
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 336-5909
Grades: K-9
| 124 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Whitman County, WA

Whitman County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
240 Se Dexter
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-3581
Grades: K-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Whitman County, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Whitman County, WA include Leonard M Jennings Elementary School, Oakesdale Elementary School and Oakesdale High School.
How many public schools are located in Whitman County, WA?
28 public schools are located in Whitman County, WA.
What percentage of students in Whitman County, WA go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Whitman County, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Whitman County, WA?
Whitman County, WA public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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