| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paterson School District | Paterson | 10/10 Excellent · 91st pct | 142 | 1 | K–8 | 1 |
| Richland School District | Sunnyside | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 13,948 | 23 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Kennewick School District | Kennewick | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 19,311 | 33 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Prosser School District | Prosser | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 2,414 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Kiona-Benton City School District | Benton City | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 1,372 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Benton County compares
Together they enroll 37,187 students across 66 schools. The largest is Kennewick School District with 19,311 students. Districts here average 5.6/10, above the Washington average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Benton County, Washington
Benton County has 5 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Benton County is Paterson School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Washington. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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