For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,102 students in Benton City, WA.
The top ranked public schools in Benton City, WA are Kiona-benton City Primary School, Kiona-benton City High School and Kiona-benton Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton City, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Benton City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Benton City, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kiona-benton City Primary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
913 Horne Drive
Benton City, WA 99320
(509) 588-2000
Benton City, WA 99320
(509) 588-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #22.
Kiona-benton City High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Horne Drive
Benton City, WA 99320
(509) 588-2140
Benton City, WA 99320
(509) 588-2140
Grades: 9-12
| 447 students
Rank: #33.
Kiona-benton Intermediate School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
913 Horne Drive
Benton City, WA 99320
(509) 588-2009
Benton City, WA 99320
(509) 588-2009
Grades: 3-5
| 335 students
Rank: #44.
Kiona-benton City Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
913 Horne Drive
Benton City, WA 99320
(509) 588-2040
Benton City, WA 99320
(509) 588-2040
Grades: 6-8
| 327 students
Rank: n/an/a
913 Horne Drive
Benton City, WA 99320
(509) 588-2000
Benton City, WA 99320
(509) 588-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 653 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Benton City, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Benton City, WA include Kiona-benton City Primary School, Kiona-benton City High School and Kiona-benton Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Benton City?
5 public schools are located in Benton City.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton City?
Benton City public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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