For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 34 students in 99160, WA.
The top ranked public school in 99160, WA is Orient Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 99160 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 99160, WA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 99160, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orient Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
374 4th Avenue
Orient, WA 99160
(509) 684-6873
Orient, WA 99160
(509) 684-6873
Grades: K-8
| 34 students
99160, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Columbia Virtual Academy-orient (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
374 4th Avenue
Orient, WA 99160
(509) 684-6873
Orient, WA 99160
(509) 684-6873
Grades: K-5
| 48 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 99160, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 99160, WA include Orient Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 99160?
1 public schools are located in 99160.
What is the racial composition of students in 99160?
99160 public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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