Walla Walla Public Schools School District
School District · Walla Walla, Washington
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
15
6 elem, 2 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
5,534
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
15
6 elem, 2 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
5,534
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
How this district compares
Washington rank
#124 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,029
$695 vs Washington median
District size
5,534 students
Much larger than Washington median
The short answer
Walla Walla Public Schools ranks #124 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Walla Walla Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Walla Walla High School (7.4/10), Edison Elementary School (7.3/10), and Green Park Elementary School (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.2/10 despite 80% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 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 Walla Walla Public Schools schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +15.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Walla Walla Public Schools schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Walla Walla Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walla Walla High School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Edison Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Green Park Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Berney Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Walla Walla Online | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Garrison Middle School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Prospect Point Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Sharpstein Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Walla Walla Open Doors | 5.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Pioneer Middle School | 4.6 / 10 |
See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Walla Walla Public Schools
Walla Walla Public Schools is a Walla Walla, Washington school district serving 15 schools.The district educates 5,534 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. District-level spending was $17,029 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Walla Walla Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Walla Walla High School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Walla Walla Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 40.5% and ELA proficiency of 49.2%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Walla Walla Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Walla Walla Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Walla Walla Public Schools
15 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools2
High Schools5
Other Schools2
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Walla Walla
- Total Enrollment
- 5,534
- Teachers (FTE)
- 325
- District spending per student
- $17,029NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Walla Walla Public Schools?
Walla Walla Public Schools has 15 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Walla Walla Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Walla Walla Public Schools is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Walla Walla Public Schools?
Walla Walla Public Schools's district-level spending was $17,029 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Walla Walla Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Walla Walla Public Schools is 17:1.
What is the top-rated school in Walla Walla Public Schools?
Walla Walla High School is the highest-rated school in Walla Walla Public Schools with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Walla Walla Public Schools?
Across schools in Walla Walla Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Walla Walla Public Schools compare to other districts in Washington?
Walla Walla Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 15 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Washington by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.2%
How we rate schools
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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.
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