Top Rankings
Pullman School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,689 students in Pullman School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Pullman School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% 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
6 Schools
2,566 Schools
# Students
2,689 Students
1,102,146 Students
# Teachers
174 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Pullman School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#22 out of 307 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
49%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.69
# American Indian Students
22 Students
14,078 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
196 Students
97,776 Students
% Asian Students
7%
9%
# Hispanic Students
428 Students
284,937 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
26%
# Black Students
90 Students
52,279 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
1,701 Students
529,041 Students
% White Students
63%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
15,944 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
2%
# Two or more races Students
225 Students
97,439 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
38
24,937
# Students in K Grade:
182
76,570
# Students in 1st Grade:
191
77,991
# Students in 2nd Grade:
224
81,918
# Students in 3rd Grade:
202
78,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
170
81,181
# Students in 5th Grade:
206
81,842
# Students in 6th Grade:
214
80,681
# Students in 7th Grade:
199
81,501
# Students in 8th Grade:
208
82,250
# Students in 9th Grade:
183
86,778
# Students in 10th Grade:
216
88,758
# Students in 11th Grade:
242
87,587
# Students in 12th Grade:
214
91,794
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,323 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 $22,243 is higher than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$60 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,323
$18,796
Spending / Student
$22,243
$19,246
Best Pullman School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
850 Se Klemgard
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 334-5641
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 334-5641
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #22.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
425 Sw Shirley
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 334-1800
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 334-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #33.
Pullman High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 Nw Greyhound Way
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-1551
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-1551
Grades: 9-12
| 855 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
315 Se Crestview
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 334-3411
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 334-3411
Grades: 6-8
| 621 students
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1150 Nw Bryant
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-2617
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-2617
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: #66.
Kamiak Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Nw Terre View Drive
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 336-7205
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 336-7205
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pullman School District?
Pullman School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,689 students.
What is the rank of Pullman School District?
Pullman School District is ranked #28 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pullman School District?
63% of Pullman School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pullman School District?
Pullman School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Pullman School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,243 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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