Public schools in Richland, WA
17 open public schools with an address in Richland, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
17
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
11,723
17 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.8:1
Washington median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Richland public schools
The federal directory lists 17 public schools in Richland, WA: 9 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. The 17 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 11,723 students, an average of 690 per school. The largest campus is Richland High School (2,218 students), and the largest elementary school is White Bluffs Elementary School (653).
Richland School District operates the most schools here (16), and 2 regular districts have at least one Richland 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 18.8:1, 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.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 41% 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 Richland
Elementary schools in Richland
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amon Creek Elementary Kennewick School District | PK–05 | 594 | 15.7:1 | |
| Badger Mountain Elementary Richland School District | KG–05 | 605 | 18.7:1 | |
| Jason Lee Elementary School Richland School District | PK–05 | 518 | 16.7:1 | |
| Jefferson Elementary Richland School District | PK–05 | 418 | 14.7:1 | |
| Lewis & Clark Elementary School Richland School District | PK–05 | 471 | 15.9:1 | |
| Marcus Whitman Elementary Richland School District | KG–05 | 467 | 18.7:1 | |
| Orchard Elementary Richland School District | PK–05 | 594 | 19.5:1 | |
| Sacajawea Elementary Richland School District | KG–05 | 474 | 17.6:1 | |
| White Bluffs Elementary School Richland School District | PK–05 | 653 | 19.3:1 |
Middle schools in Richland
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmichael Middle School Richland School District | 06–08 | 791 | 20.4:1 | |
| Chief Joseph Middle School Richland School District | 06–08 | 659 | 18.8:1 |
High schools in Richland
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanford High School Richland School District | 09–12 | 1,959 | 22.9:1 | |
| Richland High School Richland School District | 09–12 | 2,218 | 23.3:1 | |
| Rivers Edge High School Richland School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 245 | 24.5:1 | |
| Twin Rivers Group Home Richland School District | 09–12 | 0 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Richland
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland School District Early Learning Center Richland School District | PK–PK | 301 | 16.7:1 | |
| Three Rivers Home Link Richland School District · Alternative School | KG–12 | 756 | 38.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.2%
- Hispanic23.3%
- Black1.5%
- Asian3.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 16 Richland schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (11,723 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Richland
How many public schools are in Richland, WA?
The current NCES directory lists 17 open public schools with a location address in Richland: 9 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 11,723 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Richland?
Schools with an address in Richland belong to 2 education agencies, led by Richland School District (16 schools), Kennewick School District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Richland?
Richland High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Richland, with 2,218 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Richland?
No school with an address in Richland 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 Richland schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Richland public schools is 18.8:1, 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 Richland 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