Total enrollment
11,723
-35 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
17 schools in Richland
Washington · Public K-12
Public K-12 education in Richland reaches 11,723 students across 17 schools, with a level mix of 10 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high.
4-year change in Richland
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
16
-1 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
62,753
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
11,723
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
17
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amon Creek Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 594 |
| Badger Mountain Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 605 |
| Carmichael Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 791 |
| Chief Joseph Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 659 |
| Hanford High School | High | 09-12 | 1,959 |
| Jason Lee Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 518 |
| Jefferson Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 418 |
| Lewis & Clark Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 471 |
| Marcus Whitman Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 467 |
| Orchard Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 594 |
| Richland High School | High | 09-12 | 2,218 |
| Richland School District Early Learning Center | Elementary | PK-PK | 301 |
| Rivers Edge High School | High | 09-12 | 245 |
| Sacajawea Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 474 |
| Three Rivers Home Link | Combined | KG-12 | 756 |
| Twin Rivers Group Home | High | 09-12 | 0 |
| White Bluffs Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 653 |
About Richland
Richland, Washington is home to 17 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 11,723 students. By school count, it is a middle-population city.
In terms of grade levels, the city covers 10 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, and 1 other.
Average school size in Richland is around 690 students, 55% noticeably above the Washington average of about 446.
Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 11,758 students in SY 2020-21 versus 11,723 in SY 2024-25. Richland now counts 16 public schools, down from 17 in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Richland discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.