Best Schools in Buena, WA
Buena, WA has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,915 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Buena meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Buena, WA
The top high schools in Buena, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Zillah High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Zillah School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 427 Students
2. Toppenish High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Toppenish School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 987 Students
3. Wapato High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wapato School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 874 Students
Best Middle Schools in Buena, WA
The top middle schools in Buena, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Zillah Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Zillah School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 311 Students
2. Toppenish Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Toppenish School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 860 Students
3. Wapato Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wapato School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 718 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Buena, WA
The top elementary schools in Buena, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Zillah Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Zillah School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 264 Students
2. Kirkwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Toppenish School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 423 Students
3. Adams Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wapato School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 384 Students
4. Hilton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Zillah School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 297 Students
5. Simcoe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wapato School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 370 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Buena, WA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Buena, WA has a total population of 1,463 with 40% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Buena, WA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Buena, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
31.88 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Buena, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Buena, WA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Buena, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Buena, WA
How many schools are in Buena, WA?
Buena, WA has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,915 students in total.
How do schools in Buena perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Buena score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Buena meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Buena?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 23%
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- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 27%
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- Projected: 21%
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- Projected: 28%
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