For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,807 students in Pullman, WA (there are , serving 165 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Pullman, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Pullman, WA are Franklin Elementary School, Sunnyside Elementary School and Pullman High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pullman, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Pullman have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pullman, WA (2025)
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 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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 | 308 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 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Pullman Community Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 Nw State St, Rm 215
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 336-5909
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 336-5909
Gr: K-9 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Pullman, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Pullman Parent Partnership (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
240 Se Dexter
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-3581
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-3581
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pullman, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Pullman, WA include Franklin Elementary School, Sunnyside Elementary School and Pullman High School.
How many public schools are located in Pullman?
7 public schools are located in Pullman.
What percentage of students in Pullman go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Pullman are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pullman?
Pullman public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pullman are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pullman include: Lincoln Middle School vs. Sunnyside Elementary School, Sunnyside Elementary School vs. Lincoln Middle School, Jefferson Elementary School vs. Franklin Elementary School
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