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Yakima County

Washington · Public K-12

Public education in Yakima County reaches 52,145 students across 119 schools. Yakima School District is the largest district at 15,488 students. By grade band, the county runs 58 elementary, 19 middle, and 42 high schools.

7-year change in Yakima County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
52,145
-2,283 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
113
+11 (+11%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
20%
was 24%
% Hispanic
73%
was 69%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
119
17 districts
Enrollment
52,145
NCES CCD
Median income
$70,656
Below Washington avg
Free/reduced lunch
77.2%
Above Washington avg
Elementary
58
23,213 students
Middle
19
11,319 students
High
42
17,613 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Yakima School District
15,488 students · 17 districts in Yakima County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Yakima County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
47%
Hispanic
52%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
27%
Native American
3%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
20%
Hispanic
73%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Native American
3%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
19.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.3%
civilian labor
Median age
33
28.9% under 18

Test scores in Yakima County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 73 schools ranked. Washington state average: 58.4%.

See all 73 schools in Yakima County ranked by score →

All schools (119)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Davis High SchoolYakimaHigh09-122,359·
Eisenhower High SchoolYakimaHigh09-122,258·
Sunnyside High SchoolSunnysideHigh09-122,122·
West Valley High SchoolYakimaHigh09-121,494·
West Valley Mid-Level CampusYakimaMiddle06-081,167·
Grandview High SchoolGrandviewHigh09-121,160·
Selah High SchoolSelahHigh09-121,159·
East Valley High SchoolYakimaHigh09-121,064·
Toppenish High SchoolToppenishHigh09-12969·
Selah Middle SchoolSelahMiddle06-08871·
Wapato High SchoolWapatoHigh09-12853·
Franklin Middle SchoolYakimaMiddle06-08848·
Wilson Middle SchoolYakimaMiddle06-08840·
Harrison Middle SchoolSunnysideMiddle06-08820·
Grandview Middle SchoolGrandviewMiddle06-08815·
Lewis & Clark Middle SchoolYakimaMiddle06-08815·
Selah Intermediate SchoolSelahElementary03-05806·
East Valley Central Middle SchoolYakimaMiddle06-08792·
Toppenish Middle SchoolToppenishMiddle06-08757·
Washington Middle SchoolYakimaMiddle06-08748·
Wapato Middle SchoolWapatoMiddle06-08737·
Adams Elementary SchoolYakimaElementaryPK-05643·
Pioneer Elementary SchoolSunnysideElementaryPK-05602·
Washington ElementarySunnysideElementaryPK-05602·
Hoover Elementary SchoolYakimaElementaryPK-05582·
Roosevelt ElementaryGrangerElementaryPK-04580·
Chief Kamiakin Elementary SchoolSunnysideElementaryPK-05575·
East Valley ElementaryYakimaElementaryPK-05562·
Mcclure Elementary SchoolYakimaElementaryPK-05559·
Union Gap SchoolUnion GapElementaryPK-08558·
Sierra Vista Middle SchoolSunnysideMiddle06-08549·
Thompson Elementary SchoolGrandviewElementaryPK-05549·
Mcclure Elementary SchoolGrandviewElementaryPK-05543·
Ridgeview ElementaryYakimaElementaryKG-05533·
Barge-Lincoln Elementary SchoolYakimaElementaryPK-05518·
Moxee ElementaryMoxeeElementaryKG-05515·
Garfield Elementary SchoolYakimaElementaryKG-05507·
John Campbell Primary SchoolSelahElementary01-02492·
Martin Luther King Jr ElementaryYakimaElementaryKG-05485·
Valley View ElementaryToppenishElementaryKG-05484·
Naches Valley Elementary SchoolNachesElementaryKG-04482·
Smith Elementary SchoolGrandviewElementaryPK-05477·
Summitview ElementaryYakimaElementaryKG-05475·
Sun Valley Elementary SchoolSunnysideElementaryPK-KG474·
Robertson ElementaryYakimaElementaryKG-05473·
Roosevelt Elementary SchoolYakimaElementaryKG-05455·
Zillah High SchoolZillahHigh09-12455·
Terrace Heights ElementaryYakimaElementaryKG-05454·
Camas ElementaryWapatoElementaryPK-02452·
Harrah Elementary SchoolHarrahElementaryPK-06451·
Apple Valley ElementaryYakimaElementaryKG-05447·
Granger High SchoolGrangerHigh09-12433·
Whitney ElementaryYakimaElementaryPK-05433·
Wide Hollow ElementaryYakimaElementaryKG-05433·
Naches Valley Middle SchoolNachesMiddle05-08427·
Granger Middle SchoolGrangerMiddle05-08425·
Gilbert Elementary SchoolYakimaElementaryKG-05415·
Mckinley Elementary SchoolYakimaElementaryKG-05403·
Outlook Elementary SchoolOutlookElementaryPK-05403·
Naches Valley High SchoolNachesHigh09-12399·
Adams ElementaryWapatoElementary03-05394·
Kirkwood Elementary SchoolToppenishElementaryKG-05387·
Ahtanum Valley ElementaryYakimaElementaryKG-05381·
Artz Fox ElementaryMabtonElementaryKG-06375·
Highland High SchoolCowicheHigh09-12366·
Cottonwood Elementary SchoolYakimaElementaryKG-05362·
Robert Lince Early Learning CenterSelahElementaryPK-KG362·
Mabton Jr. Sr. HighMabtonHigh07-12359·
Yakima OnlineYakimaHigh09-12355·
Nob Hill Elementary SchoolYakimaElementaryKG-05339·
Simcoe Elementary SchoolWapatoElementaryKG-02329·
Garfield Elementary SchoolToppenishElementaryKG-05310·
Hilton Elementary SchoolZillahElementaryPK-02305·
Discovery Early Learning CenterYakimaElementaryPK-PK303·
Zillah Middle SchoolZillahMiddle06-08300·
Satus ElementaryWapatoElementary03-05298·
Yakima Open DoorsYakimaHigh09-12272·
Zillah Intermediate SchoolZillahElementary03-05270·
White Swan High SchoolWhite SwanHigh09-12252·
Marcus Whitman-Cowiche ElementaryCowicheElementaryPK-02249·
Lincoln Elementary SchoolToppenishElementaryKG-05244·
Highland Middle SchoolCowicheMiddle06-08243·
Mountainview ElementaryYakimaElementaryKG-05238·
Tieton Elementary SchoolTietonElementary03-05202·
Toppenish Pre SchoolToppenishElementaryPK-PK198·
West Valley Innovation CenterYakimaHigh07-12195·
Computer Academy Toppenish High SchoolToppenishHigh06-12185·
Stanton AcademyYakimaHigh09-12183·
WEST VALLEY VIRTUAL ACADEMY 9-12YakimaHigh09-12167·
Yakama Nation Tribal SchoolToppenishHigh08-12152·
Mount Adams Middle SchoolWhite SwanMiddle07-08136·
K-8 Learning LabYakimaElementary01-08122·
ESD 105 Open DoorsYakimaHigh09-12120·
Pace Alternative High SchoolWapatoHigh09-1288·
West Valley PreschoolYakimaElementaryPK-PK56·
Selah Academy OnlineSelahHigh09-1235·
Contract Learning CenterGrandviewHigh09-1234·
Selah HomeLinkSelahElementaryKG-0833·
Wapato Online Academy 9-12WapatoHigh09-1233·
WEST VALLEY VIRTUAL ACADEMY K-6YakimaElementaryKG-0628·

Cities in Yakima County

Yakima49 schoolsWapato10 schoolsSelah9 schoolsGrandview8 schoolsSunnyside8 schoolsToppenish8 schoolsYakima4 schoolsZillah4 schoolsCowiche3 schoolsGranger3 schoolsNaches3 schoolsMabton2 schoolsWhite Swan2 schoolsHarrah1 schoolMoxee1 schoolOutlook1 schoolTieton1 schoolToppenish1 schoolUnion Gap1 school

About Yakima County

In Washington, Yakima County is a sprawling county of about 257,152 residents. 119 public schools across the county hosts about 52,145 students between them.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $70,656, about 19% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 11% lower than the Washington median.

On the school-mix side, Yakima County consists of 58 elementary schools (23,213 students), 19 middle schools (11,319), and 42 high schools (17,613).

Yakima School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 15,488 students on its own.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Yakima County has shrank 4% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 54,428 students to 52,145. Over that span, Yakima County gained 11 schools, going from 102 to 113. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment grew from 69% to 73%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Yakima County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Yakima County?
There are 119 public K-12 schools in Yakima County, Washington, with a combined enrollment of about 52,145.
How many high schools are in Yakima County?
Yakima County, Washington has 42 public high schools, serving approximately 17,613 students.
How many middle schools are in Yakima County?
Yakima County, Washington has 19 public middle schools, serving approximately 11,319 students.
How many elementary schools are in Yakima County?
Yakima County, Washington has 58 public elementary schools, serving approximately 23,213 students.
What is the largest school district in Yakima County?
Yakima School District is the largest school district in Yakima County, serving approximately 15,488 students. The county contains 17 school districts overall.
What is the population of Yakima County?
Yakima County, Washington has a population of approximately 257,152, with a median age of 33. About 28.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Yakima County?
Median household income in Yakima County is $70,656, below the Washington average of $79,106. About 11.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Yakima County?
Approximately 19.2% of adults 25 and older in Yakima County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Yakima County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 77.2% of students in Yakima County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Washington county average of 53.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Yakima County schools?
Across Yakima County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 20.9 to 1.

Yakima County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data