Best 99323 Washington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 776 students in 99323, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in 99323, WA are Columbia High School, Columbia Middle School and Columbia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 99323 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 99323, WA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 99323, WA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbia High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
787 Maple Street
Burbank, WA 99323
(509) 545-8573
Gr: 9-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Columbia Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
835 Maple Street
Burbank, WA 99323
(509) 545-8571
Gr: 6-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
977 Maple Street
Burbank, WA 99323
(509) 547-9393
Gr: K-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 99323, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 99323, WA include Columbia High School, Columbia Middle School and Columbia Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 99323?
3 public schools are located in 99323.
What is the racial composition of students in 99323?
99323 public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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