Public schools in Othello, WA
9 open public schools with an address in Othello, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,537
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18:1
Washington median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Othello public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Othello, WA: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,537 students, an average of 567 per school. The largest campus is Othello High School (1,338 students), and the largest elementary school is Wahitis Elementary School (606).
Every listed school belongs to Othello School District. 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 18:1, higher than 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.
About 82% 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 Othello
Elementary schools in Othello
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiawatha Elementary School Othello School District | KG–06 | 579 | 17.3:1 | |
| Lutacaga Elementary Othello School District | PK–06 | 541 | 16.3:1 | |
| Scootney Springs Elementary Othello School District | KG–06 | 605 | 18:1 | |
| Wahitis Elementary School Othello School District | KG–06 | 606 | 15.8:1 |
Middle schools in Othello
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McFarland Middle School Othello School District | 07–08 | 702 | 19.8:1 |
High schools in Othello
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Door Re-Engagement Othello School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 20 | — | |
| Othello Digital Learning Othello School District | 07–12 | — | — | |
| Othello High School Othello School District | 09–12 | 1,338 | 20.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Othello
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Center Othello School District | PK–PK | 146 | 67.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.8%
- Hispanic91.1%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Othello schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,537 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Othello
How many public schools are in Othello, WA?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Othello: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,537 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Othello?
All listed public schools with an address in Othello belong to Othello School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Othello?
Othello High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Othello, with 1,338 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Othello?
No school with an address in Othello 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 Othello schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Othello public schools is 18:1, higher than 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 Othello 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