Walla Walla School District

364 S Park St
Walla Walla, WA 99362-3249
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Walla Walla School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 5,534 students in Walla Walla School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Walla Walla School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% 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
17 Schools
2,566 Schools
# Students
5,534 Students
1,102,146 Students
# Teachers
324 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Walla Walla School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 85% has increased from 79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#196 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Walla Walla   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Walla Walla   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Walla Walla   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
49%
85%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Walla Walla   School District and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.69
# American Indian Students
23 Students
14,078 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
72 Students
97,776 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
2,452 Students
284,937 Students
% Hispanic Students
44%
26%
# Black Students
57 Students
52,279 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,684 Students
529,041 Students
% White Students
49%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
15,944 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
2%
# Two or more races Students
225 Students
97,439 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
9%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
124
24,937
# Students in K Grade:
411
76,570
# Students in 1st Grade:
348
77,991
# Students in 2nd Grade:
353
81,918
# Students in 3rd Grade:
361
78,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
385
81,181
# Students in 5th Grade:
404
81,842
# Students in 6th Grade:
388
80,681
# Students in 7th Grade:
377
81,501
# Students in 8th Grade:
378
82,250
# Students in 9th Grade:
460
86,778
# Students in 10th Grade:
476
88,758
# Students in 11th Grade:
497
87,587
# Students in 12th Grade:
572
91,794
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,336 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 $25,311 is higher than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$102 MM
$20,715 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Walla Walla   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$140 MM
$21,212 MM
This chart displays total spending of Walla Walla   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,336
$18,796
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Walla Walla   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$25,311
$19,246
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Walla Walla   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Walla Walla School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Homelink
Alternative School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1718 Pleasant St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3060
Grades: K-12
| 32 students
Rank: #22.
Prospect Point Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
55 Reser Rd
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3088
Grades: K-5
| 465 students
Rank: #33.
Walla Walla Open Doors
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1917 E Isaacs Ave
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-2057
Grades: 11-12
| 103 students
Rank: #44.
Walla Walla High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 Abbott Rd
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3020
Grades: 9-12
| 1,586 students
Rank: #55.
Berney Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1718 Pleasant St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3060
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #66.
Walla Walla Online
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1917 E Isaacs Ave.
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-2050
Grades: K-12
| 102 students
Rank: #77.
Garrison Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
906 Chase St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3040
Grades: 6-8
| 552 students
Rank: #88.
Sharpstein Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Howard St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3098
Grades: K-5
| 354 students
Rank: #99.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1315 E Alder St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3072
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Rank: #1010.
Pioneer Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
450 Bridge St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3050
Grades: 6-8
| 575 students
Rank: #1111.
Green Park Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1105 E Isaacs Ave
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3077
Grades: K-5
| 513 students
Rank: #1212.
Lincoln High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
614 S 3rd Ave
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3083
Grades: 6-12
| 188 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eceap
1150 W Chestnut St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3066
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Head Start
1150 W Chestnut St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-1780
Grades: PK
| 110 students
Rank: n/an/a
Se Area Technical Skills Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
525 Campus Loop Dr
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-2000
Grades: 11-12
| 43 students
1150 W Chestnut St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3066
Grades: PK-K
| 77 students
Rank: n/an/a
455 W Rose St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3275
Grades: 8-12
| 6 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Walla Walla School District?
Walla Walla School District manages 17 public schools serving 5,534 students.
What is the rank of Wallalla School District?
Wallalla School District is ranked #197 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wallalla School District?
49% of Wallalla School District students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wallalla School District?
Wallalla School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Wallalla School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,311 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 17 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 5,534 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 85% (Top 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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