Public schools in Kennewick, WA
35 open public schools with an address in Kennewick, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
35
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
19,124
35 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Washington median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
5 magnet · 1 virtual
An overview of Kennewick public schools
The federal directory lists 35 public schools in Kennewick, WA: 17 elementary, 6 middle, 10 high, 2 combined or other. The 35 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 19,124 students, an average of 546 per school. The largest campus is Kamiakin High School (1,956 students), and the largest elementary school is Amistad Elementary School (878).
Kennewick School District operates the most schools here (32), and 2 regular districts have at least one Kennewick campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, similar to the statewide school median of 16.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 5 magnet schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 8 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 5 of 10 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 56% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Kennewick
Elementary schools in Kennewick
17| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amistad Elementary School Kennewick School District | PK–05 | 878 | 18.8:1 | |
| Canyon View Elementary School Kennewick School District | KG–05 | 347 | 11.4:1 | |
| Cascade Elementary School Kennewick School District | KG–05 | 509 | 16.4:1 | |
| Cottonwood Elementary Kennewick School District | KG–05 | 474 | 16.9:1 | |
| Eastgate Elementary School Kennewick School District · Magnet | PK–05 | 468 | 14.2:1 | |
| Edison Elementary School Kennewick School District | PK–05 | 378 | 12.2:1 | |
| Finley Elementary Finley School District | PK–05 | 367 | 14.9:1 | |
| Fuerza Elementary Kennewick School District · Magnet | PK–05 | 629 | 16.6:1 | |
| Hawthorne Elementary School Kennewick School District | KG–05 | 417 | 13:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary School Kennewick School District | KG–05 | 427 | 14.2:1 | |
| Ridge View Elementary School Kennewick School District | KG–05 | 471 | 16.8:1 | |
| Sage Crest Elementary Kennewick School District | KG–05 | 509 | 15.9:1 | |
| Southgate Elementary School Kennewick School District | KG–05 | 416 | 14:1 | |
| Sunset View Elementary School Kennewick School District | KG–05 | 411 | 15.8:1 | |
| Vista Elementary School Kennewick School District · Magnet | KG–05 | 409 | 14.1:1 | |
| Washington Elementary School Kennewick School District | KG–05 | 405 | 13.7:1 | |
| Westgate Elementary School Kennewick School District | PK–05 | 426 | 13.7:1 |
Middle schools in Kennewick
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinook Middle School Kennewick School District | 06–08 | 950 | 22.2:1 | |
| Desert Hills Middle School Kennewick School District | 06–08 | 906 | 22.5:1 | |
| Finley Middle School Finley School District | 06–08 | 204 | 18.9:1 | |
| Highlands Middle School Kennewick School District | 06–08 | 745 | 17.6:1 | |
| Horse Heaven Hills Middle School Kennewick School District | 06–08 | 856 | 20.8:1 | |
| Park Middle School Kennewick School District | 06–08 | 688 | 17.4:1 |
High schools in Kennewick
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton County Jail Kennewick School District | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Benton/Franklin Juvenile Justice Center Kennewick School District | 06–12 | 34 | 11.3:1 | |
| Endeavor High School Kennewick School District · Virtual | 09–12 | 93 | 17.6:1 | |
| Kamiakin High School Kennewick School District | 09–12 | 1,956 | 24.9:1 | |
| Kennewick High School Kennewick School District | 09–12 | 1,921 | 24.4:1 | |
| Legacy High School Kennewick School District · Alternative School | 06–12 | 193 | 22.1:1 | |
| Phoenix High School Kennewick School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 58 | 18.1:1 | |
| River View High School Finley School District | 09–12 | 321 | 21.1:1 | |
| Southridge High School Kennewick School District | 09–12 | 1,612 | 24.9:1 | |
| Tri-Tech Skills Center Kennewick School District · Magnet · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Kennewick
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keewaydin Discovery Center Kennewick School District | PK–PK | 143 | 14.3:1 | |
| Mid-Columbia Parent Partnership Kennewick School District · Magnet · Alternative School | KG–12 | 503 | 38.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44.3%
- Hispanic46.2%
- Black1.8%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial4.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 33 Kennewick schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (19,124 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Kennewick
How many public schools are in Kennewick, WA?
The current NCES directory lists 35 open public schools with a location address in Kennewick: 17 elementary, 6 middle, 10 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 19,124 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Kennewick?
Schools with an address in Kennewick belong to 2 education agencies, led by Kennewick School District (32 schools), Finley School District (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Kennewick?
Kamiakin High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Kennewick, with 1,956 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Kennewick?
No school with an address in Kennewick is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Washington.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Kennewick schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Kennewick public schools is 16.7:1, similar to the Washington school median of 16.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Kennewick guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Washington cities