For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,342 students in Zillah, WA (there are , serving 63 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Zillah, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Zillah, WA are Hilton Elementary School, Zillah Intermediate School and Zillah Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Zillah, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Zillah have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Zillah, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hilton Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
211 Fourth Avenue
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-5400
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-5400
Grades: PK-2
| 317 students
Rank: #22.
Zillah Intermediate School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
303 Second Avenue
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-5555
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-5555
Grades: 3-5
| 263 students
Rank: #33.
Zillah Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Cutler Way
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-5511
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-5511
Grades: 6-8
| 312 students
Rank: #44.
Zillah High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1602 Second Avenue
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-5565
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-5565
Grades: 9-12
| 450 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Zillah, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Zillah, WA include Hilton Elementary School, Zillah Intermediate School and Zillah Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Zillah?
4 public schools are located in Zillah.
What percentage of students in Zillah go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Zillah are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Zillah?
Zillah public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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