Top Rankings
Pullman School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,731 students in Pullman School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Pullman School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
2,731 Students
1,096,569 Students
# Teachers
165 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pullman School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#23 out of 307 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
49%
Graduation Rate
96%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.69
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
7%
9%
% Hispanic
16%
27%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
65%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,057 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,891. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,901 is higher than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$60 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,057
$18,891
Spending / Student
$21,901
$19,344
Best Pullman School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
850 Se Klemgard
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 334-5641
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 334-5641
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
425 Sw Shirley
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 334-1800
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 334-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Pullman High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 Nw Greyhound Way
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-1551
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-1551
Gr: 9-12 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
315 Se Crestview
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 334-3411
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 334-3411
Gr: 6-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1150 Nw Bryant
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-2617
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-2617
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Kamiak Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 Nw Terre View Drive
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 336-7205
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 336-7205
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pullman School District?
Pullman School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,731 students.
What is the rank of Pullman School District?
Pullman School District is ranked #23 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pullman School District?
65% of Pullman School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pullman School District?
Pullman School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Pullman School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,901 is higher than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
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