For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,023 students in Othello, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Othello, 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.
Othello, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Othello 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 Public Elementary Schools in Othello, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wahitis Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
905 South 14th Avenue
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-2659
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-2659
Grades: K-6
| 586 students
Rank: #22.
Scootney Springs Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
695 S 14th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9625
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9625
Grades: K-6
| 574 students
Rank: #33.
Hiawatha Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
506 N 7th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3389
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3389
Grades: K-6
| 574 students
Rank: #44.
Lutacaga Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
795 S 7th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9669
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9669
Grades: K-6
| 552 students
Rank: #55.
Mcfarland Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
790 S 10th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3326
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3326
Grades: 6-8
| 737 students
Othello, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
615 E Juniper Street
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9669
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9669
Grades: K-7
| 617 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Othello, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Othello, WA include Wahitis Elementary School, Scootney Springs Elementary School and Hiawatha Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Othello?
5 public elementary schools are located in Othello.
What is the racial composition of students in Othello?
Othello 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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