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Best Benton County Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 55 public elementary schools serving 26,534 students in Benton County, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Benton County, WA are Cottonwood Elementary School, Amon Creek Elementary School and Orchard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton County, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Benton County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Benton County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16734 S. Cottonwood Creek Blvd
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6404
Gr: K-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Amon Creek Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
18 Center Parkway
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 222-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1600 Gala Way
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6175
Gr: PK-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
White Bluffs Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1250 Kensington
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6575
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Leona Libby Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3259 Belmont Blvd.
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6465
Gr: 6-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Paterson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
51409 W. Prior Rd.
Paterson, WA 99345
(509) 875-2601
Gr: K-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Ridge View Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7001 West 13th Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 734-3650
Gr: K-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
William Wiley Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2820 S Highlands Blvd
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6375
Gr: K-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
415 Jadwin
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6275
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Sage Crest Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6411 W 38th Ave
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6500
Gr: K-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1111.
Three Rivers Home Link
Alternative School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1710 Van Giesen
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6450
Gr: K-12 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1212.
Desert Hills Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1701 S Clodfelter Rd
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1313.
Badger Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1515 Elementary Street
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6225
Gr: K-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1414.
Jason Lee Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1750 Mcmurray
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6475
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1515.
Enterprise Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5200 Paradise Way
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1616.
Chinook Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6011 W 10th Place
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1717.
Marcus Whitman Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1704 Gray St.
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6300
Gr: K-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1818.
Sunset View Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
711 North Center Parkway
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6000
Gr: K-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1919.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4901 West 21st Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-5700
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2020.
Sacajawea Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
535 Fuller St.
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6325
Gr: K-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2121.
Mid-columbia Parent Partnership
Alternative School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5980 W 12th Ave
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-5036
Gr: K-12 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2222.
Chief Joseph Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
504 Wilson
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2323.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3520 West John Day Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 734-3690
Gr: K-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2424.
Tapteal Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
705 N 62nd Ave
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6350
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2525.
Westgate Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2514 West 4th Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2626.
Carmichael Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
620 Thayer Drive
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6425
Gr: 6-8 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2727.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1550 George Washington Way
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6250
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2828.
Cascade Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
505 South Highland Drive
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 585-3400
Gr: K-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2929.
Vista Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 North Young Street
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6100
Gr: K-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3030.
Canyon View Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1229 West 22nd Place
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 222-5200
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3131.
Southgate Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3121 West 19th Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 585-3380
Gr: K-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3232.
Fuerza Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6011 W 10th Pl
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3333.
Horse Heaven Hills Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3500 South Vancouver Street
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 585-3260
Gr: 6-8 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #3434.
Legacy High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4624 W 10th Ave
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6552
Gr: 6-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3535.
Kiona-benton City Primary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
913 Horne Drive
Benton City, WA 99320
(509) 588-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
Kennewick Alternative Education (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
200 South Fruitland
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 585-3026
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Prosser Falls Education Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1500 Grant Ave.
Prosser, WA 99350
(509) 786-1820
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Benton County, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Benton County, WA include Cottonwood Elementary School, Amon Creek Elementary School and Orchard Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Benton County?
55 public elementary schools are located in Benton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton County?
Benton County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Benton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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