For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 199 students in 99161, WA.
The top ranked public schools in 99161, WA are Palouse Elementary School, Palouse At Garfield Middle School and Garfield At Palouse High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 99161 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 99161, WA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 99161, WA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palouse Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 E Alder Street
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921
Grades: PK-5
| 83 students
Rank: #22.
Palouse At Garfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 E Alder Street
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 635-1331
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 635-1331
Grades: 6-8
| 30 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Garfield At Palouse High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 E. Alder
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Palouse High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 E Alder Street
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921
Grades: 9-12
| 53 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 99161, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 99161, WA include Palouse Elementary School, Palouse At Garfield Middle School and Garfield At Palouse High School.
How many public schools are located in 99161?
4 public schools are located in 99161.
What is the racial composition of students in 99161?
99161 public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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