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Walla Walla School District

364 S Park St
Walla Walla, WA 99362-3249
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Walla Walla School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 5,534 students in Walla Walla School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
51±¬ÁÏs in Walla Walla School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
17 Schools
2,565 Schools
# Students
5,534 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
324 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Walla Walla 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 85% has increased from 75% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#179 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
36%
41%
44%
53%
43%
49%
85%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.69
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
9%
% Hispanic
44%
26%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
49%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,336 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,311 is higher than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$102 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$140 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,336
$18,796
Spending / Student
$25,311
$19,246

Best Walla Walla School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Homelink
Alternative School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1718 Pleasant St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3060
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Prospect Point Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
55 Reser Rd
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3088
Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Walla Walla Open Doors
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1917 E Isaacs Ave
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-2057
Gr: 11-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Walla Walla High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 Abbott Rd
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3020
Gr: 9-12 | 1,586 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Berney Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1718 Pleasant St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3060
Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Garrison Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
906 Chase St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3040
Gr: 6-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1315 E Alder St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3072
Gr: K-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
Sharpstein Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Howard St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3098
Gr: K-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Walla Walla Online
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1917 E Isaacs Ave.
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-2050
Gr: K-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1010.
Pioneer Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
450 Bridge St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3050
Gr: 6-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1111.
Green Park Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1105 E Isaacs Ave
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3077
Gr: K-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1212.
Lincoln High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
614 S 3rd Ave
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3083
Gr: 6-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Eceap
1150 W Chestnut St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3066
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Head Start
1150 W Chestnut St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-1780
Gr: PK | 110 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Se Area Technical Skills Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
525 Campus Loop Dr
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-2000
Gr: 11-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
1150 W Chestnut St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3066
Gr: PK-K | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
455 W Rose St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3275
Gr: 8-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Walla Walla School District?
Walla Walla School District manages 17 public schools serving 5,534 students.
What is the rank of Wallalla School District?
Wallalla School District is ranked #190 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wallalla School District?
49% of Wallalla School District students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wallalla School District?
Wallalla School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Wallalla School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,311 is higher than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 17 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 5,534 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 85% (Top 30% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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