Best 99338 Washington Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 5,062 students in 99338, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 99338, WA are Cottonwood Elementary School, Ridge View Elementary School and Sage Crest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 99338 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 99338, WA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 99338, WA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16734 S. Cottonwood Creek Blvd
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6404
Gr: K-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Ridge View Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7001 West 13th Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 734-3650
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Sage Crest Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6411 W 38th Ave
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6500
Gr: K-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Desert Hills Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1701 S Clodfelter Rd
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Chinook Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6011 W 10th Place
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4901 West 21st Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-5700
Gr: K-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Mid-columbia Parent Partnership
Alternative School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5980 W 12th Ave
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-5036
Gr: K-12 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
Fuerza Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6011 W 10th Pl
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #99.
Legacy High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4624 W 10th Ave
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6552
Gr: 6-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 99338, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 99338, WA include Cottonwood Elementary School, Ridge View Elementary School and Sage Crest Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 99338?
9 public elementary schools are located in 99338.
What is the racial composition of students in 99338?
99338 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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