For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,023 students in 99344, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 99344, WA are Wahitis Elementary School, Scootney Springs Elementary School and Hiawatha Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 99344 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 99344, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 99344, WA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wahitis Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
905 South 14th Avenue
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-2659
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-2659
Gr: K-6 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Scootney Springs Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
695 S 14th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9625
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9625
Gr: K-6 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Hiawatha Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
506 N 7th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3389
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3389
Gr: K-6 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Lutacaga Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
795 S 7th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9669
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9669
Gr: K-6 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Mcfarland Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
790 S 10th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3326
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3326
Gr: 6-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
99344, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
615 E Juniper Street
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9669
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9669
Gr: K-7 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 99344, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 99344, WA include Wahitis Elementary School, Scootney Springs Elementary School and Hiawatha Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 99344?
5 public elementary schools are located in 99344.
What is the racial composition of students in 99344?
99344 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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