For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,330 students in Zillah, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 63 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Zillah, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Zillah, WA are Hilton Elementary School, Zillah Intermediate School and Zillah Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Zillah, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Zillah have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Zillah, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hilton Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
211 Fourth Avenue
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-5400
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-5400
Gr: PK-2 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Zillah Intermediate School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
303 Second Avenue
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-5555
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-5555
Gr: 3-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Zillah Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Cutler Way
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-5511
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-5511
Gr: 6-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Zillah High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1602 Second Avenue
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-5565
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-5565
Gr: 9-12 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Zillah, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Zillah, WA include Hilton Elementary School, Zillah Intermediate School and Zillah Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Zillah?
4 public schools are located in Zillah.
What percentage of students in Zillah go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Zillah are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Zillah?
Zillah public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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