For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,196 students in Wapato, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in Wapato, WA are Pace Alternative High School, Satus Elementary School and Wapato High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wapato, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Wapato have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wapato, WA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pace Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 S. Wasco Avenue
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-6138
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-6138
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22.
Satus Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
910 S. Camas Avenue
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-2177
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-2177
Gr: 3-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Wapato High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1202 South Camas Avenue
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-3138
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-3138
Gr: 9-12 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1309 S Camas Ave
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-4180
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-4180
Gr: 3-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Wapato Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1309 Kateri Lane
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-2173
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-2173
Gr: 6-8 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
1010 South Camas Ave
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-3134
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-3134
Gr: PK-2 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
1307 S Camas Avenue
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-5038
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-5038
Gr: K-2 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
212 W 3rd St
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-4181
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-4181
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students
Wapato, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1010 S Camas Ave
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-3134
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-3134
Gr: K-5 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wapato, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Wapato, WA include Pace Alternative High School, Satus Elementary School and Wapato High School.
How many public schools are located in Wapato?
10 public schools are located in Wapato.
What is the racial composition of students in Wapato?
Wapato public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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