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Best Public Schools in Franklin County (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Franklin County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 42 public schools serving 21,212 students in Franklin County, WA (there are 7 private schools, serving 776 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Franklin County, WA are Ruth Livingston Elementary School, Edwin Markham Elementary School and North Franklin Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Franklin County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ruth Livingston Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2515 Road 84
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 546-2688
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Edwin Markham Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4031 Elm Road
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6790
Gr: PK-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
North Franklin Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1100 W. Clark St.
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-2021
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Palouse Junction High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
110 N. Chelan
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-1055
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Connell High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1131 W. Clark St.
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-2911
Gr: 9-12 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Maya Angelou Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6001 Road 84
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6748
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
James Mcgee Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4601 N Horizon Drive
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-6583
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
Kahlotus Elementary & High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 W Martin St
Kahlotus, WA 99335
(509) 282-3338
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
Ray Reynolds Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9507 Burns Rd
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,294 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1010.
Rosalind Franklin Stem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6010 Road 52
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 416-7114
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1111.
Chiawana Senior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8125 W Argent Rd
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6786
Gr: 8-12 | 3,127 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1212.
Columbia River Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9011 Burns Rd
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1313.
New Horizons High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 W Argent Rd
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6796
Gr: 6-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1414.
Connell Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 W. Clark St
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-4381
Gr: K-6 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Basin City Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
303 Bailie Boulevard
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 269-4669
Gr: K-6 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Pepiot Road
Mesa, WA 99343
(509) 265-4229
Gr: K-6 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1717.
Mcloughlin Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2803 N Road 88
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-4542
Gr: 6-8 | 1,171 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1818.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 N Road 40
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6794
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1919.
Barbara Mcclintock Stem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5706 Road 60
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 416-7808
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2020.
Pasco Senior High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1108 N 10th Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-5581
Gr: 9-12 | 2,590 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2121.
Robert L Olds Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 W. Clark St.
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-3931
Gr: 7-8 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2222.
Internet Pasco Academy Of Learning
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2803 N Road 88
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6765
Gr: K-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2323.
Three Rivers Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3901 Road 84
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 416-8602
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2424.
Robert Frost Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1915 North 22nd Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6795
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2525.
Stevens Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1120 N 22nd Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6798
Gr: 6-8 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2626.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 15% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
616 N Wehe Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6750
Gr: K-2 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2727.
Virgie Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
125 S. Wehe Ave
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6086
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2828.
Ellen Ochoa Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 E Sheppard St
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6742
Gr: 6-8 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2929.
Pasco Innovative Experiences And E-learning
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1215 W Lewis St
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6700
Gr: K-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3030.
Marie Curie Stem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
715 N California
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 416-7817
Gr: 3-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3131.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1616 W Octave St
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6792
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3232.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 North 10th Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-2429
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3333.
Rowena Chess Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
715 N 24th Ave
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6789
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3434.
Captain Gray Stem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1102 N 10th Ave
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-2474
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Connell Preschool
110 N. Chelan St.
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-9218
Gr: PK | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Franklin County, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Franklin County, WA include Ruth Livingston Elementary School, Edwin Markham Elementary School and North Franklin Virtual Academy.
How many public schools are located in Franklin County?
40 public schools are located in Franklin County.
What percentage of students in Franklin County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Franklin County are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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