📊 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 14 Rated Districts in Yakima County, WA
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County 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 Yakima County, Washington (2026)
This page lists the 14 public school districts headquartered in Yakima 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 Yakima 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 Yakima County, Washington? ▼
Among the 14 rated districts in Yakima County, Washington, 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 (SBAC 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Washington and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.