📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (SBAC 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
9 Rated Districts in the Kennewick-Richland, WA Metro Area
SBAC 2024–25 · percentile among Washington districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Paterson School District | Paterson | 10/10 Excellent | 91st |
| #2 | Kahlotus School District | Kahlotus | 9/10 Excellent | 88th |
| #3 | Richland School District | West RICHLAND | 9/10 Excellent | 81st |
| #4 | Kennewick School District | Kennewick | 6/10 Average | 52nd |
| #5 | North Franklin School District | Connell | 3/10 Below Average | 20th |
| #6 | Selah School District | Selah | 2/10 Poor | 19th |
| #7 | Pasco School District | Pasco | 2/10 Poor | 15th |
| #8 | Prosser School District | Prosser | 2/10 Poor | 13th |
| #9 | Kiona-Benton City School District | Benton City | 1/10 Poor | 5th |
Best School Districts in the Kennewick-Richland, WA Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from SBAC 2024–25 (Washington) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Kennewick-Richland, WA metro area? ▼
Among the 9 rated districts in the Kennewick-Richland, WA metro area, the highest-rated is Paterson School District (Paterson), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 91st percentile of Washington districts on SBAC 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.