Zillah School District

213 4th Ave
Zillah, WA 98953-9533
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Zillah 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 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,342 students in Zillah School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Zillah School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,563 Schools
# Students
1,342 Students
1,102,093 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Zillah School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#158 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
37%
41%
46%
53%
40%
49%
92%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.69
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
n/a
9%
% Hispanic
59%
26%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
34%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
3%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,108 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,093 is less than the state median of $19,247. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,108
$18,796
Spending / Student
$14,093
$19,247

Best Zillah School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hilton Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
211 Fourth Avenue
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-5400
Gr: PK-2 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Zillah Intermediate School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
303 Second Avenue
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-5555
Gr: 3-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Zillah Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 Cutler Way
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-5511
Gr: 6-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Zillah High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1602 Second Avenue
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-5565
Gr: 9-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Zillah School District?
Zillah School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,342 students.
What is the rank of Zillah School District?
Zillah School District is ranked #164 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 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 Zillah School District?
59% of Zillah School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Zillah School District?
Zillah School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Zillah School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,093 is less than the state median of $19,247. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,342 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 92% (Top 5% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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