Best Schools in Walla Walla County, WA
Walla Walla County, WA has 38 public schools (10 high, 7 middle, 13 elementary) serving 9,542 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Walla Walla County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Walla Walla County, WA
The top high schools in Walla Walla County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Walla Walla High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walla Walla Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1631 Students
2. College Place High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
College Place School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 461 Students
3. Prescott High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prescott School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 67 Students
4. Columbia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia (walla Walla) School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 211 Students
5. Waitsburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waitsburg School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 86 Students
6. Se Area Technical Skills Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walla Walla Public Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 43 Students
7. College Place Open Doors Program
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
College Place School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 8 Students
8. Walla Walla County Juvenile Detention
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walla Walla Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1 Students
9. Lincoln High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walla Walla Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 179 Students
10. Walla Walla Open Doors
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walla Walla Public Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 101 Students
Best Middle Schools in Walla Walla County, WA
The top middle schools in Walla Walla County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John Sager Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
College Place School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 351 Students
2. Garrison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walla Walla Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 560 Students
3. Pioneer Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walla Walla Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 613 Students
4. Preston Hall Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waitsburg School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 76 Students
5. Dayton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dayton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 89 Students
6. Columbia Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia (walla Walla) School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 196 Students
7. Prescott Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prescott School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 53 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Walla Walla County, WA
The top elementary schools in Walla Walla County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waitsburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waitsburg School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 138 Students
2. Prospect Point Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walla Walla Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 514 Students
3. Prescott Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prescott School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 125 Students
4. Davis Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
College Place School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 734 Students
5. Sharpstein Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walla Walla Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 364 Students
6. Edison Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walla Walla Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 438 Students
7. Berney Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walla Walla Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 406 Students
8. Columbia Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia (walla Walla) School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 327 Students
9. Dayton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dayton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 193 Students
10. Green Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walla Walla Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 482 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Walla Walla County, WA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Walla Walla County, WA has a total population of 62,584 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Walla Walla County, 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 Walla Walla County, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
37.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
33.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Walla Walla County, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Walla Walla County, 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 Walla Walla County, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Walla Walla County, WA
How many schools are in Walla Walla County, WA?
Walla Walla County, WA has 38 public schools: 10 high schools, 7 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 9,542 students in total.
How do schools in Walla Walla County perform on state tests?
On average, 38 schools in Walla Walla County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Walla Walla County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Walla Walla County?
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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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Walla Walla County
6 places in Walla Walla County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (5)
- Walla Walla Public Schools (14 schools)
- Prescott School District (4 schools)
- College Place School District (3 schools)
- Columbia (Walla Walla) School District (3 schools)
- Waitsburg School District (3 schools)