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5.8 avg / 10

Best Schools in Toppenish, Washington

9 schools · 4 Elementary · 1 Middle · 3 High · 1 Other

Public: 9
Districts: 2
Avg Rating: 5.8/10
Estimated Scores: 13%

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
5.8/10

25% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$67,217

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$217,800

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
9%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
20 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
59%

Of occupied housing units

How Toppenish compares

Washington rank

#136 of 192

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.6

below Washington avg (6.3)

Median household income

$67k

75% of Washington median

Schools in this city

8

About Schools in Toppenish, Washington

Toppenish, Washington is home to 9 schools, including 9 public schools. The city's schools span 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools.

With an average rating of 5.8 out of 10, schools in Toppenish show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which measures academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

The highest-performing school in Toppenish is Lincoln Elementary School with a composite score of 7.5/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Toppenish is served by 2 school districts: Toppenish School District, Yakama Nation Tribal School. These districts collectively serve 3,998 students.

Toppenish's community shows 9% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $67,217. The poverty rate in the area is 16.3%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 98948 (9)

Elementary Schools

4 schools
# School Rating
1 280 students · Kindergarten–5th 7.5
2 404 students · Kindergarten–5th 7.3
3 344 students · Kindergarten–5th 4.5
4 454 students · Kindergarten–5th 4.2

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 772 students · 6th–8th 5.8

High Schools

3 schools
# School Rating
1 988 students · 9th–12th 6.5
2 249 students · 6th–12th 5.3
3 153 students · 8th–12th

Other Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 228 students · Pre-K–Pre-K 5.1

Schools in Toppenish

Toppenish, Washington · 9 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$67,217

Median Home Value

$217,800

Median Rent

$978/mo

Population

12,960

College Educated

9%

Homeownership

59%

Avg Commute

20 min

Poverty Rate

16.3%

Community Profile

Toppenish has a median household income of $67,217. It is a community where 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $217,800, with a median rent of $978/month. The area has a poverty rate of 16.3%. The average commute for residents is 20 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Toppenish, Washington

How many schools are in Toppenish, Washington?

Toppenish has 9 schools, including 9 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Toppenish, Washington?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Toppenish is 5.8 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

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

The top-ranked school in Toppenish on MySchoolScout is Lincoln Elementary School with a composite score of 7.5/10.

What is the best elementary school in Toppenish, Washington?

The top-ranked elementary school in Toppenish on MySchoolScout is Lincoln Elementary School with a composite score of 7.5/10.

What is the best middle school in Toppenish, Washington?

The top-ranked middle school in Toppenish on MySchoolScout is Toppenish Middle School with a composite score of 5.8/10.

What is the best high school in Toppenish, Washington?

The top-ranked high school in Toppenish on MySchoolScout is Toppenish High School with a composite score of 6.5/10.

How many school districts serve Toppenish, Washington?

Toppenish is served by 2 school districts: Toppenish School District, Yakama Nation Tribal School.

What is the education level in Toppenish, Washington?

According to Census data, 9% of adults in Toppenish have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Toppenish, Washington?

The median household income in Toppenish is approximately $67,217 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

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

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Toppenish is 42.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Toppenish, 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 based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.