| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley School District (Yakima) | Yakima | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 5,490 | 16 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Zillah School District | Zillah | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 1,299 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Union Gap School District | UNION GAP | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 577 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
| East Valley School District (Yakima) | Moxee | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 3,334 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Naches Valley School District | Naches | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 1,294 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Highland School District | Cowiche | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 1,094 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Grandview School District | Grandview | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 3,618 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Selah School District | Yakima | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 3,832 | 10 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Sunnyside School District | Outlook | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 6,369 | 9 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Yakima School District | Yakima | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 15,553 | 29 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Granger School District | Granger | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 1,501 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Toppenish School District | Buena | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 4,246 | 9 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Wapato School District | Parker | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 3,195 | 11 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Mabton School District | Mabton | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 771 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| Mount Adams School District | Harrah | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 889 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Yakima County compares
Together they enroll 53,062 students across 118 schools. The largest is Yakima School District with 15,553 students. Districts here average 3.5/10, below the Washington average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Yakima County, Washington
Yakima County has 15 public school districts covering 21 zip codes. The top-rated district in Yakima County is West Valley School District (Yakima) (8/10). 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 Yakima County, WA?
15 school districts serve zip codes in Yakima 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 Yakima County, WA?
Of the districts serving Yakima County, West Valley School District (Yakima) has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 77th 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.