For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 146 students in 99361, WA.
The top ranked public schools in 99361, WA are Waitsburg High School, Waitsburg Elementary School and Preston Hall Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 99361 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 99361, WA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 99361, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waitsburg High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
420 Coppei Ave
Waitsburg, WA 99361
(509) 337-6351
Waitsburg, WA 99361
(509) 337-6351
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Waitsburg Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
184 Academy
Waitsburg, WA 99361
(509) 337-6461
Waitsburg, WA 99361
(509) 337-6461
Grades: PK-5
| 146 students
Rank: #33.
Preston Hall Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
605 Main Street
Waitsburg, WA 99361
(509) 337-9474
Waitsburg, WA 99361
(509) 337-9474
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 99361, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 99361, WA include Waitsburg High School, Waitsburg Elementary School and Preston Hall Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 99361?
3 public schools are located in 99361.
What is the racial composition of students in 99361?
99361 public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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