Best 98944 Washington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,151 students in 98944, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 334 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 98944, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98944, WA are Washington Elementary School, Sunnyside High School and Harrison Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98944 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98944, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98944, WA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 E. Jackson Avenue
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-3641
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Sunnyside High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 E. Edison Avenue
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-2601
Gr: 9-12 | 2,122 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Harrison Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
810 S. 16th Street
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-3601
Gr: 6-8 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 E. Lincoln
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 836-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Chief Kamiakin Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 E. Lincoln Avenue
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-6444
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Outlook Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 Vanbelle Road
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-3352
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Sierra Vista Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
916 N. 16 Street
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 836-4157
Gr: 6-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Shs Graduation Alliance
Alternative School
1801 E Edison Ave
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(855) 486-8855
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
1220 N. 16th Street
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-5851
Gr: PK-K | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 98944, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98944, WA include Washington Elementary School, Sunnyside High School and Harrison Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 98944?
9 public schools are located in 98944.
What percentage of students in 98944 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 98944 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98944?
98944 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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