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West Valley School District (Yakima) (2026) - Yakima, WA

West Valley School District (Yakima)

8902 Zier Rd
Yakima, WA 98908-9240
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

West Valley School District (Yakima) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 5,480 students in West Valley School District (Yakima). This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in West Valley School District (Yakima) have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% 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
16 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
5,480 Students
1,096,569 Students
# Teachers
283 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

West Valley School District (Yakima), which is ranked within the top 30% 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 84% has increased from 72% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#59 out of 307 school districts
(Top 20%)
49%
41%
57%
53%
50%
49%
84%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.69
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
9%
% Hispanic
42%
27%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
51%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
3%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,437 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,891. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,015 is higher than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$115 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,437
$18,891
Spending / Student
$21,015
$19,344

Best West Valley School District (Yakima) Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Apple Valley Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7 N 88th Avenue
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2060
Gr: K-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1041 S 96th Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2052
Gr: K-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mountainview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
830 Stone Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2070
Gr: K-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Ahtanum Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3006 S Wiley Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2031
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Wide Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 S 72nd Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2023
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
West Valley High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9800 Zier Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,494 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9206 Zier Road
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 823-2602
Gr: 7-8 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9206 Zier Road
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 823-2602
Gr: 9-12 | 167 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
West Valley Mid-level Campus
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7505 Zier Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,167 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1010.
West Valley Innovation Center
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9206 Zier Road
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 902-8810
Gr: 7-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1111.
Summitview Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6305 W Chestnut Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5540
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
West Valley Open Doors
Alternative School
9800 Zier Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 823-2602
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
West Valley Preschool
Special Education School
3006 S Wiley Rd
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 965-2031
Gr: PK | 56 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
9206 Zier Road
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 823-2602
Gr: K-6 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
West Valley Virtual University
Alternative School
9800 Zier Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital Dba Children's Village
Special Education School
3801 Kern Road
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 965-2080
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West Valley School District (Yakima)?
West Valley School District (Yakima) manages 16 public schools serving 5,480 students.
What is the rank of West Valley School District (Yakima)?
West Valley School District (Yakima) is ranked #62 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 30%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Valley School District (Yakima)?
51% of West Valley School District (Yakima) students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Valley School District (Yakima)?
West Valley School District (Yakima) has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is West Valley School District (Yakima)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,015 is higher than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 16 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,480 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 84% (Top 50% in WA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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