Top Rankings
Zillah School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,342 students in Zillah School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Zillah School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,566 Schools
# Students
1,342 Students
1,102,146 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Zillah 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#153 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.69
# American Indian Students
52 Students
14,078 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
97,776 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
9%
# Hispanic Students
786 Students
284,937 Students
% Hispanic Students
59%
26%
# Black Students
2 Students
52,279 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
457 Students
529,041 Students
% White Students
34%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
15,944 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
2%
# Two or more races Students
42 Students
97,439 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
5
24,937
# Students in K Grade:
131
76,570
# Students in 1st Grade:
87
77,991
# Students in 2nd Grade:
94
81,918
# Students in 3rd Grade:
82
78,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
87
81,181
# Students in 5th Grade:
94
81,842
# Students in 6th Grade:
104
80,681
# Students in 7th Grade:
90
81,501
# Students in 8th Grade:
118
82,250
# Students in 9th Grade:
109
86,778
# Students in 10th Grade:
95
88,758
# Students in 11th Grade:
116
87,587
# Students in 12th Grade:
130
91,794
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,108 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,093 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,108
$18,796
Spending / Student
$14,093
$19,246
Best Zillah School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hilton Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
211 Fourth Avenue
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-5400
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-5400
Grades: PK-2
| 317 students
Rank: #22.
Zillah Intermediate School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
303 Second Avenue
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-5555
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-5555
Grades: 3-5
| 263 students
Rank: #33.
Zillah Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Cutler Way
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-5511
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-5511
Grades: 6-8
| 312 students
Rank: #44.
Zillah High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1602 Second Avenue
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-5565
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-5565
Grades: 9-12
| 450 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Zillah School District?
Zillah School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,342 students.
What is the rank of Zillah School District?
Zillah School District is ranked #156 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Zillah School District?
59% of Zillah School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Zillah School District?
Zillah School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Zillah School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,093 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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