For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 357 students in 99169, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 3 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 99169, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 99169, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 99169 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 99169, WA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 99169, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ritzville High 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
| 128 students
Rank: #22.
Ritzville Grade 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: PK-5
| 182 students
Rank: #33.
Lind-ritzville High 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
| 47 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 99169, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 99169, WA include Ritzville High School, Ritzville Grade School and Lind-ritzville High School.
How many public schools are located in 99169?
3 public schools are located in 99169.
What percentage of students in 99169 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 99169 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 99169?
99169 public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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