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Best Schools in Yakima, Washington
Compare 48 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
48
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
23,973
Total Students
Across Yakima
26.7:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
48 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score0%
ELA Assessment Score29%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)5 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)11 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 848 students at Franklin Middle School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 3:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
9206 Zier Road, Yakima, WA 98908
2.5
Rating
Students
21
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
0%
West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12
publichighGrade 9-12
9206 Zier Road, Yakima, WA 98908
2.5
Rating
Students
167
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
0%
Yakima Online
publichighGrade 9-12
802 River Rd, Yakima, WA 98902
2.4
Rating
Students
355
Student-Teacher
78:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
0%
Roosevelt Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
120 N 16Th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902
2.4
Rating
Students
455
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
0%
Franklin Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
410 S 19Th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902
2.3
Rating
Students
848
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mckinley Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
621 S 13Th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902
2.3
Rating
Students
403
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
0%
Gilbert Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
4400 Douglas Dr, Yakima, WA 98908
2.2
Rating
Students
415
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ridgeview Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
609 W Washington Ave, Yakima, WA 98903
2
Rating
Students
533
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
0%
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
2000 S 18Th St, Yakima, WA 98903
1.9
Rating
Students
485
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mcclure Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1222 S 22Nd Ave, Yakima, WA 98902
1.7
Rating
Students
559
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
0%
Barge-Lincoln Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
219 E I St, Yakima, WA 98901
1.5
Rating
Students
518
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lewis & Clark Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1114 W Pierce St, Yakima, WA 98902
1.4
Rating
Students
815
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hoover Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
400 W Viola Ave, Yakima, WA 98902
1.4
Rating
Students
582
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
21%
Math Proficiency
0%
Stanton Academy
publichighGrade 9-12
802 River Rd, Yakima, WA 98902
1.3
Rating
Students
183
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
0%
Garfield Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
612 N 6Th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902
1.2
Rating
Students
507
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
0%
Washington Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
510 S 9Th St, Yakima, WA 98901
1.1
Rating
Students
748
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
0%
Adams Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
723 S 8Th St, Yakima, WA 98901
1.1
Rating
Students
643
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
0%
Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs
publichighGrade 6-12
802 River Rd, Yakima, WA 98902
0
Rating
Students
14
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Esd 105 Open Doors
publichighGrade 9-12
33 S 2Nd Ave, Yakima, WA 98908
0
Rating
Students
120
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ridgeview Group Home
publichighGrade 7-12
1726 Jerome Avenue, Yakima, WA 98902
0
Rating
Students
3
Student-Teacher
3:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Yakima
Yakima, Washington is home to 48 schools serving over 23,973 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Yakima, Washington?
There are 48 schools in Yakima, serving 23,973 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Yakima?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Yakima include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Yakima?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Yakima is 26.7:1.