📊 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 →
14 Rated Districts in the Yakima, WA Metro Area
SBAC 2024–25 · percentile among Washington districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | West Valley School District (Yakima) | Yakima | 8/10 Good | 77th |
| #2 | Zillah School District | Zillah | 8/10 Good | 70th |
| #3 | Union Gap School District | Union Gap | 7/10 Good | 63rd |
| #4 | East Valley School District (Yakima) | Yakima | 6/10 Average | 58th |
| #5 | Naches Valley School District | Naches | 5/10 Average | 48th |
| #6 | Highland School District | Cowiche | 5/10 Average | 41st |
| #7 | Grandview School District | Grandview | 4/10 Below Average | 39th |
| #8 | Sunnyside School District | Sunnyside | 2/10 Poor | 12th |
| #9 | Yakima School District | Yakima | 1/10 Poor | 9th |
| #10 | Granger School District | Granger | 1/10 Poor | 8th |
| #11 | Toppenish School District | Toppenish | 1/10 Poor | 6th |
| #12 | Wapato School District | Wapato | 1/10 Poor | 4th |
| #13 | Mabton School District | Mabton | 1/10 Poor | 3rd |
| #14 | Mount Adams School District | White Swan | 1/10 Poor | 1st |
Best School Districts in the Yakima, 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 Yakima, WA metro area? ▼
Among the 14 rated districts in the Yakima, WA metro area, the highest-rated is West Valley School District (Yakima) (Yakima), rated 8/10 (Good) and in the 77th 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.