📊 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 →
7 Rated Districts in the Walla Walla, WA Metro Area
SBAC 2024–25 · percentile among Washington districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dixie School District | Dixie | 8/10 Good | 73rd |
| #2 | College Place School District | College Place | 7/10 Good | 61st |
| #3 | Waitsburg School District | Waitsburg | 5/10 Average | 48th |
| #4 | Walla Walla Public Schools | Walla Walla | 5/10 Average | 43rd |
| #5 | Prescott School District | Prescott | 5/10 Average | 42nd |
| #6 | Touchet School District | Touchet | 3/10 Below Average | 25th |
| #7 | Columbia (Walla Walla) School District | Burbank | 2/10 Poor | 17th |
Best School Districts in the Walla Walla, 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 Walla Walla, WA metro area? ▼
Among the 7 rated districts in the Walla Walla, WA metro area, the highest-rated is Dixie School District (Dixie), rated 8/10 (Good) and in the 73rd 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.