For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,231 students in West Richland, WA.
The top ranked public schools in West Richland, WA are Leona Libby Middle School, William Wiley Elementary School and Enterprise Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Richland, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in West Richland have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in West Richland, WA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leona Libby Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3259 Belmont Blvd.
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6465
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6465
Grades: 6-8
| 800 students
Rank: #22.
William Wiley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2820 S Highlands Blvd
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6375
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6375
Grades: K-5
| 527 students
Rank: #33.
Enterprise Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5200 Paradise Way
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6200
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 694 students
Rank: #44.
Tapteal Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
705 N 62nd Ave
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6350
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6350
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #55.
Pacific Crest Online Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6972 Keene Road
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6245
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6245
Grades: K-12
| 312 students
Rank: n/an/a
Desert Sky Elementary School
Magnet School
2100 Sunshine Avenue
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6225
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6225
Grades: K-5
| 408 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Programs
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
6972 Keene Road
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6050
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6050
Grades: PK-12
| 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in West Richland, WA?
The top ranked public schools in West Richland, WA include Leona Libby Middle School, William Wiley Elementary School and Enterprise Middle School.
How many public schools are located in West Richland?
7 public schools are located in West Richland.
What is the racial composition of students in West Richland?
West Richland public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in West Richland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in West Richland include: Leona Libby Middle School vs. Enterprise Middle School, Enterprise Middle School vs. Leona Libby Middle School, Tapteal Elementary School vs. William Wiley Elementary School
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