Total enrollment
23,973
-531 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
53 schools in Yakima
Washington · Public K-12
Yakima runs 53 public K-12 schools inside Washington, with combined enrollment near 23,973 (26 elementary, 7 middle, and 20 high).
7-year change in Yakima
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
48
+5 (+12%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
25%
was 31%
% Hispanic
70%
was 64%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
About Yakima
Public education in Yakima, Washington runs across 53 schools that educates roughly 23,973 students. By footprint, Yakima sits in the expansive bracket.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city spans 26 elementary, 7 middle, and 20 high.
Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Yakima has held roughly steady since SY 2017-18, moving from about 24,504 students to 23,973. Over that span, Yakima gained 5 schools, going from 43 to 48. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 31% to 25% over the same window.
On this page, the community for Yakima discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.