For the 2024-25 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 5,410 students in Adams County, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 13 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Adams County, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Adams County, WA are Ritzville High School, Ritzville Grade School and Lind-ritzville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Adams County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ritzville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
209 E Wellsandt Avenue
Ritzville, WA 99169
(509) 659-1720
Ritzville, WA 99169
(509) 659-1720
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: #22.
Ritzville Grade School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 E 6th Ave.
Ritzville, WA 99169
(509) 659-0232
Ritzville, WA 99169
(509) 659-0232
Grades: K-5
| 154 students
Rank: #33.
Lind-ritzville High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 E Wellsandt Rd
Ritzville, WA 99169
(509) 659-1720
Ritzville, WA 99169
(509) 659-1720
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Rank: #44.
Lind Ritzville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
507 North E Stree
Lind, WA 99341
(509) 677-3408
Lind, WA 99341
(509) 677-3408
Grades: 6-8
| 94 students
Rank: #55.
Wahitis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
905 South 14th Avenue
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-2659
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-2659
Grades: K-6
| 582 students
Rank: #66.
Benge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2978 E Benge Winona Rd
Benge, WA 99105
(509) 887-2370
Benge, WA 99105
(509) 887-2370
Grades: K-6
| 5 students
Rank: #77.
Washtucna Elementary/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
730 East Booth Avenue
Washtucna, WA 99371
(509) 646-3211
Washtucna, WA 99371
(509) 646-3211
Grades: PK-12
| 73 students
Rank: #88.
Lind Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
206 W 3rd St
Lind, WA 99341
(509) 677-3481
Lind, WA 99341
(509) 677-3481
Grades: PK-5
| 116 students
Rank: #99.
Scootney Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
695 S 14th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9625
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9625
Grades: K-6
| 615 students
Rank: #1010.
Lind-ritzville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
N 507 E St
Lind, WA 99341
(509) 677-3408
Lind, WA 99341
(509) 677-3408
Grades: 6-8
| 53 students
Rank: #1111.
Hiawatha Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
506 N 7th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3389
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3389
Grades: K-6
| 602 students
Rank: #1212.
Othello High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
340 S 7th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3351
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3351
Grades: 9-12
| 1,333 students
Rank: #1313.
Lutacaga Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
795 S 7th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9669
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9669
Grades: K-6
| 574 students
Rank: #1414.
Mcfarland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
790 S 10th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3326
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3326
Grades: 6-8
| 720 students
Rank: #1515.
Desert Oasis High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
825 E. Ash St.
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-2659
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-2659
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
1335 S. Ash St.
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-4544
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-4544
Grades: PK
| 202 students
Rank: n/an/a
Open Door Re-engagement
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
165 N.1st Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-4534
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-4534
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Adams County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
615 E Juniper Street
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9669
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9669
Grades: K-7
| 617 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Adams County, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Adams County, WA include Ritzville High School, Ritzville Grade School and Lind-ritzville High School.
How many public schools are located in Adams County?
17 public schools are located in Adams County.
What percentage of students in Adams County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Adams County are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Adams County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Adams County include: Desert Oasis High School vs. Othello High School, Othello High School vs. Desert Oasis High School, Othello High School vs. Washtucna Elementary/high School
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