For the 2024-25 school year, there are 40 public schools serving 20,822 students in Franklin County, WA (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,020 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, WA are Ruth Livingston Elementary School, Edwin Markham Elementary School and North Franklin Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Franklin County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ruth Livingston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2515 Road 84
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 546-2688
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 546-2688
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #22.
Edwin Markham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4031 Elm Road
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6790
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6790
Grades: PK-5
| 198 students
Rank: #33.
North Franklin Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 W. Clark St.
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-2021
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-2021
Grades: K-12
| 33 students
Rank: #44.
Palouse Junction High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 N. Chelan
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-1055
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-1055
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: #55.
Connell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1131 W. Clark St.
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-2911
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-2911
Grades: 9-12
| 579 students
Rank: #66.
Maya Angelou Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6001 Road 84
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6748
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6748
Grades: PK-5
| 594 students
Rank: #77.
James Mcgee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4601 N Horizon Drive
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-6583
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-6583
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #88.
Kahlotus Elementary & High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 W Martin St
Kahlotus, WA 99335
(509) 282-3338
Kahlotus, WA 99335
(509) 282-3338
Grades: PK-12
| 56 students
Rank: #99.
Mesa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Pepiot Road
Mesa, WA 99343
(509) 265-4229
Mesa, WA 99343
(509) 265-4229
Grades: K-6
| 192 students
Rank: #1010.
Chiawana Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8125 W Argent Rd
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6786
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6786
Grades: 8-12
| 2,999 students
Rank: #1111.
Ray Reynolds Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9507 Burns Rd
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6700
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,262 students
Rank: #1212.
New Horizons High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2020 W Argent Rd
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6796
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6796
Grades: 6-12
| 319 students
Rank: #1313.
Rosalind Franklin Stem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6010 Road 52
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 416-7114
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 416-7114
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Basin City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 Bailie Boulevard
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 269-4669
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 269-4669
Grades: K-6
| 336 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Columbia River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9011 Burns Rd
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6700
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
Rank: #1616.
Connell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 W. Clark St
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-4381
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-4381
Grades: K-6
| 506 students
Rank: #1717.
Mark Twain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 N Road 40
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6794
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6794
Grades: PK-5
| 579 students
Rank: #1818.
Mcloughlin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2803 N Road 88
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-4542
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-4542
Grades: 6-8
| 1,078 students
Rank: #1919.
Barbara Mcclintock Stem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5706 Road 60
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 416-7808
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 416-7808
Grades: PK-5
| 692 students
Rank: #2020.
Pasco Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1108 N 10th Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-5581
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-5581
Grades: 9-12
| 2,376 students
Rank: #2121.
Three Rivers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3901 Road 84
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 416-8602
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 416-8602
Grades: PK-5
| 622 students
Rank: #2222.
Robert L Olds Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W. Clark St.
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-3931
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-3931
Grades: 7-8
| 327 students
Rank: #2323.
Internet Pasco Academy Of Learning
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2803 N Road 88
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6765
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6765
Grades: K-8
| 58 students
Rank: #2424.
Robert Frost Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1915 North 22nd Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6795
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6795
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Rank: #2525.
Whittier Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 15% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
616 N Wehe Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6750
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6750
Grades: K-2
| 362 students
Rank: #2626.
Longfellow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 North 10th Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-2429
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-2429
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #2727.
Pasco Innovative Experiences And E-learning
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1215 W Lewis St
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6700
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6700
Grades: K-8
| 115 students
Rank: #2828.
Virgie Robinson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 S. Wehe Ave
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6086
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6086
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #2929.
Stevens Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1120 N 22nd Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6798
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6798
Grades: 6-8
| 988 students
Rank: #3030.
Marie Curie Stem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
715 N California
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 416-7817
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 416-7817
Grades: 3-5
| 373 students
Rank: #3131.
Emerson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1616 W Octave St
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6792
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6792
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #3232.
Ellen Ochoa Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 E Sheppard St
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6742
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6742
Grades: 6-8
| 886 students
Rank: #3333.
Rowena Chess Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
715 N 24th Ave
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6789
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6789
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #3434.
Captain Gray Stem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1102 N 10th Ave
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-2474
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-2474
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: n/an/a
Connell Preschool
Magnet School
110 N. Chelan St.
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-9218
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-9218
Grades: PK
| 28 students
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Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Camp Outlook High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1270 N. Ephrata
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-5200
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
1102 N 10th Ave, Booth Buildin
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-2474
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-2474
Grades: K
| 520 students
North Franklin Virtual Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1100 W. Clark
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-2021
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-2021
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Franklin County, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, WA include Ruth Livingston Elementary School, Edwin Markham Elementary School and North Franklin Virtual Academy.
How many public schools are located in Franklin County?
40 public schools are located in Franklin County.
What percentage of students in Franklin County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Franklin County are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Franklin County include: Pasco Senior High School vs. Chiawana Senior High School, Stevens Middle School vs. Mcloughlin Middle School, Chiawana Senior High School vs. Pasco Senior High School
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