5.9 avg / 10

Best Schools in Pasco, Washington

34 schools · 20 Elementary · 4 Middle · 5 High · 5 Other

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 29

Private: 5

Districts: 2

Avg Rating: 5.9/10

Estimated Scores: 6%

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Use this page to compare every school in Pasco by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Elementary · Pasco School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Pasco for 2026 are Edwin Markham Elementary (8.5/10), Internet Pasco Academy of Learning (8.1/10), and Ruth Livingston Elementary (7.9/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 31 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds

Edwin Markham Elementary

Rates 8.5/10 despite 66% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Pasco schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Rosalind Franklin Stem Elementary

STAAR proficiency rose +10.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Pasco schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Pasco

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (31 of 34). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Edwin Markham Elementary	8.5 / 10	Elementary	+2.4	88th
2	Internet Pasco Academy of Learning	8.1 / 10	Elementary	+1.8	82th
3	Ruth Livingston Elementary	7.9 / 10	Elementary	+1.2	79th
4	Kingspoint Christian School	7.8 / 10	Other	—	92th
5	Riverview Baptist Christian Schools	7.8 / 10	Other	—	92th
6	Virgie Robinson Elementary	7.3 / 10	Elementary	+2.2	69th
7	Three Rivers Elementary	7.2 / 10	Elementary	+1.2	68th
8	Columbia River Elementary	7.2 / 10	Elementary	+0.8	68th
9	Captain Gray Stem Elementary	7.1 / 10	Elementary	+2.0	66th
10	Barbara Mcclintock Stem Elementary	7.0 / 10	Elementary	+0.8	64th

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Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 5.9/10
Median household income: $82,517
Median home value: $353,300
Bachelor's degree or higher: 22%
Avg commute: 22 min
Owner-occupied homes: 70%

How Pasco compares

Washington rank

#112 of 193

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.5

below Washington avg (6.4)

Median household income

$83k

92% of Washington median

Schools in this city

33

About Schools in Pasco, Washington

Pasco, Washington has 28 ranked public schools, all within the Pasco School District. The city average sits at 6.0 out of 10 — a baseline that tells parents most schools cluster in the mid-range, with real variation at the top. Seven schools, 25% of the ranked set, score 7 or above, giving families with strong academic priorities several concrete targets to investigate.

The elementary tier holds Pasco's strongest performers. Edwin Markham Elementary leads the city at 9.2 out of 10 — the highest score in Pasco and a substantial gap above the city average. Ruth Livingston Elementary (8.4) and Internet Pasco Academy of Learning (8.1) form a top three that all clear the 8-point mark. Barbara McClintock STEM Elementary and Columbia River Elementary both score 7.2, adding depth to the upper quartile. Every one of Pasco's top five schools is an elementary school, which means the city's strongest academic options concentrate squarely in the K–5 years.

For families with middle- or high-school-age children, the picture is a tighter performance band. The 6.0 city average reflects a landscape where most schools deliver competent but not standout results. Parents researching those grade levels should examine individual school scores rather than leaning on the city average, and weigh program offerings and enrollment requirements alongside the rankings.

Practically, Pasco rewards early research. The 25% of schools at 7 or above is a workable shortlist, but those seven schools won't all align with every family's address or enrollment window. Edwin Markham Elementary's 9.2 score makes it the clearest anchor point for parents of young children. From there, Livingston and Internet Pasco Academy of Learning offer comparable quality with potentially different program profiles. The most efficient path: map your address against attendance boundaries first, then filter by score. That sequence narrows the field quickly and surfaces the schools most likely to be both accessible and academically strong.

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Elementary Schools

20 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Edwin Markham Elementary 234 students · Pre-K–5th	234	Pre-K–5th	8.5
2	Internet Pasco Academy of Learning 52 students · Kindergarten–8th	52	Kindergarten–8th	8.1
3	Ruth Livingston Elementary 568 students · Pre-K–5th	568	Pre-K–5th	7.9
4	Virgie Robinson Elementary 495 students · Pre-K–5th	495	Pre-K–5th	7.3
5	Three Rivers Elementary 656 students · Pre-K–5th	656	Pre-K–5th	7.2
6	Columbia River Elementary 609 students · Pre-K–5th	609	Pre-K–5th	7.2
7	Captain Gray Stem Elementary 425 students · Pre-K–5th	425	Pre-K–5th	7.1
8	Barbara Mcclintock Stem Elementary 625 students · Pre-K–5th	625	Pre-K–5th	7.0
9	Maya Angelou Elementary 579 students · Pre-K–5th	579	Pre-K–5th	6.7
10	Marie Curie Stem Elementary 371 students · 3rd–5th	371	3rd–5th	6.2

Show all 20 elementary schools in Pasco

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Rosalind Franklin Stem Elementary Emerson Elementary James Mcgee Elementary Longfellow Elementary Mark Twain Elementary Rowena Chess Elementary Robert Frost Elementary Whittier Elementary Pasco Innovative Experiences and E-learning St Patrick's Catholic School Private

Middle Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Ray Reynolds Middle School 1,289 students · 6th–8th	1,289	6th–8th	6.5
2	Stevens Middle School 938 students · 6th–8th	938	6th–8th	5.2
3	Mcloughlin Middle School 1,087 students · 6th–8th	1,087	6th–8th	4.5
4	Ellen Ochoa Middle School 859 students · 6th–8th	859	6th–8th	3.9

High Schools

5 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	New Horizons High School 374 students · 6th–12th	374	6th–12th	6.4
2	Chiawana Senior High School 3,163 students · 8th–12th	3,163	8th–12th	3.9
3	Pasco Senior High School 2,515 students · 9th–12th	2,515	9th–12th	3.2
4	Ugrad Esd123 Re-engagement Program 250 students · 9th–12th	250	9th–12th	—
Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Tri-cities Prep Private 197 students · 9th–12th	197	9th–12th	7.0

Other Schools

5 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Pasco Early Childhood 68 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	68	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.7
2	Pasco Early Learning Center 280 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	280	Pre-K–Pre-K	4.5
Private Schools 3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Kingspoint Christian School Private 109 students · Pre-K–12th	109	Pre-K–12th	7.8
2	Riverview Baptist Christian Schools Private 77 students · Kindergarten–12th	77	Kindergarten–12th	7.8
3	Tri-city Adventist School Private 98 students · Kindergarten–10th	98	Kindergarten–10th	5.9

Schools in Pasco

Pasco, Washington · 34 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$82,517

Median Home Value

$353,300

Median Rent

$1,195/mo

Population

86,467

College Educated

22%

Homeownership

70%

Avg Commute

22 min

Poverty Rate

13.1%

Community Profile

Pasco has a median household income of $82,517. It is a community where 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $353,300, with a median rent of $1,195/month. The area has a poverty rate of 13.1%. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: Washington
Elementary: 20
Middle: 4
High: 5
Other: 5

Resources

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School Districts (2)

Educational Service District 123

1 school · 250 students

Pasco School District

29 schools · 18,840 students

Nearby Cities

Kennewick (35 schools)

4 mi

Richland (21 schools)

7 mi

Burbank (3 schools)

7 mi

West Richland (7 schools)

10 mi

Benton City (3 schools)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Pasco, Washington

How many schools are in Pasco, Washington?

Pasco has 34 schools, including 29 public and 5 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Pasco, Washington?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Pasco is 5.9 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Pasco, Washington?

The top-ranked school in Pasco on MySchoolScout is Edwin Markham Elementary with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What is the best elementary school in Pasco, Washington?

The top-ranked elementary school in Pasco on MySchoolScout is Edwin Markham Elementary with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What is the best middle school in Pasco, Washington?

The top-ranked middle school in Pasco on MySchoolScout is Ray Reynolds Middle School with a composite score of 6.5/10.

What is the best high school in Pasco, Washington?

The top-ranked high school in Pasco on MySchoolScout is Tri-cities Prep with a composite score of 7.0/10.

How many school districts serve Pasco, Washington?

Pasco is served by 2 school districts: Educational Service District 123, Pasco School District.

What is the education level in Pasco, Washington?

According to Census data, 22% of adults in Pasco have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Pasco, Washington?

The median household income in Pasco is approximately $82,517 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Pasco, Washington?

Yes, Pasco has 5 private schools alongside 29 public schools. The top-rated private school is Kingspoint Christian School with a score of 7.8/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Pasco, Washington?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Pasco is 23.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Pasco, Washington?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.