📊 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 →
All 13 Rated Districts in Whitman County, WA
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Colfax School District | Colfax | 10/10 Excellent | 93rd |
| #2 | Pullman School District | Pullman | 10/10 Excellent | 93rd |
| #3 | Palouse School District | Palouse | 9/10 Excellent | 87th |
| #4 | Oakesdale School District | Oakesdale | 9/10 Excellent | 84th |
| #5 | LaCrosse School District | Lacrosse | 9/10 Excellent | 83rd |
| #6 | St. John School District | Saint John | 9/10 Excellent | 81st |
| #7 | Endicott School District | Endicott | 9/10 Excellent | 80th |
| #8 | Steptoe School District | Steptoe | 7/10 Good | 65th |
| #9 | Garfield School District | Garfield | 6/10 Average | 57th |
| #10 | Colton School District | Colton | 5/10 Average | 45th |
| #11 | Rosalia School District | Rosalia | 4/10 Below Average | 35th |
| #12 | Tekoa School District | Tekoa | 4/10 Below Average | 32nd |
| #13 | Lamont School District | Lamont | 1/10 Poor | 8th |
Best School Districts in Whitman County, Washington (2026)
This page lists the 13 public school districts headquartered in Whitman County, Washington that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using SBAC 2024–25 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Washington, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Whitman County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Whitman County, Washington? ▼
Among the 13 rated districts in Whitman County, Washington, 2 share the top position at 10/10 (Excellent), 93rd percentile of Washington districts on SBAC 2024–25 reading and math proficiency: Colfax School District (Colfax); Pullman School District (Pullman).
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 (SBAC 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Washington and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.