For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 3,544 students in Adams County, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Adams County, WA are Ritzville Grade School, Lind Ritzville Middle School and Wahitis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Adams County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ritzville Grade School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 E 6th Ave.
Ritzville, WA 99169
(509) 659-0232
Ritzville, WA 99169
(509) 659-0232
Grades: PK-5
| 182 students
Rank: #22.
Lind Ritzville Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
507 North E Stree
Lind, WA 99341
(509) 677-3408
Lind, WA 99341
(509) 677-3408
Grades: 6-8
| 96 students
Rank: #33.
Wahitis Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
905 South 14th Avenue
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-2659
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-2659
Grades: K-6
| 586 students
Rank: #44.
Benge Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2978 E Benge Winona Rd
Benge, WA 99105
(509) 887-2370
Benge, WA 99105
(509) 887-2370
Grades: K-6
| 11 students
Rank: #55.
Washtucna Elementary/high School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
730 East Booth Avenue
Washtucna, WA 99371
(509) 646-3211
Washtucna, WA 99371
(509) 646-3211
Grades: PK-12
| 79 students
Rank: #66.
Lind Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
206 W 3rd St
Lind, WA 99341
(509) 677-3481
Lind, WA 99341
(509) 677-3481
Grades: PK-5
| 97 students
Rank: #77.
Scootney Springs Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
695 S 14th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9625
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9625
Grades: K-6
| 574 students
Rank: #88.
Lind-ritzville Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
N 507 E St
Lind, WA 99341
(509) 677-3408
Lind, WA 99341
(509) 677-3408
Grades: 6-8
| 56 students
Rank: #99.
Hiawatha Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
506 N 7th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3389
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3389
Grades: K-6
| 574 students
Rank: #1010.
Lutacaga Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
795 S 7th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9669
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9669
Grades: K-6
| 552 students
Rank: #1111.
Mcfarland Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
790 S 10th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3326
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3326
Grades: 6-8
| 737 students
Adams County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
615 E Juniper Street
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9669
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9669
Grades: K-7
| 617 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Adams County, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Adams County, WA include Ritzville Grade School, Lind Ritzville Middle School and Wahitis Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Adams County?
11 public elementary schools are located in Adams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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