| 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 | Richland | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 13,948 | 23 | PK–12 | 3 |
| 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 10 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 (SBAC 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Washington. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Benton County, WA?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Benton County, WA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Benton County, WA?
Of the districts serving Benton County, Paterson School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 91st percentile among Washington school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Washington reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Washington and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Washington only, never across state lines.