Public schools in Walla Walla, WA
17 open public schools with an address in Walla Walla, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
17
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,410
17 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Washington median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Walla Walla public schools
The federal directory lists 17 public schools in Walla Walla, WA: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high, 4 combined or other. The 17 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,410 students, an average of 318 per school. The largest campus is Walla Walla High School (1,554 students), and the largest elementary school is Green Park Elementary School (526).
Every listed school belongs to Walla Walla Public Schools. 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 15.3:1, lower 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.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 67% 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 Walla Walla
Elementary schools in Walla Walla
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berney Elementary School Walla Walla Public Schools | KG–05 | 324 | 13.6:1 | |
| Edison Elementary School Walla Walla Public Schools | KG–05 | 464 | 15.9:1 | |
| Green Park Elementary School Walla Walla Public Schools | KG–05 | 526 | 15.3:1 | |
| Prospect Point Elementary Walla Walla Public Schools | KG–05 | 414 | 14.6:1 | |
| Sharpstein Elementary School Walla Walla Public Schools | KG–05 | 340 | 13:1 | |
| Walla Walla Center for Children and Families Walla Walla Public Schools | PK–KG | 108 | 108:1 |
Middle schools in Walla Walla
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrison Middle School Walla Walla Public Schools | 06–08 | 546 | 17.6:1 | |
| Pioneer Middle School Walla Walla Public Schools | 06–08 | 601 | 19:1 |
High schools in Walla Walla
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School Walla Walla Public Schools · Alternative School | 06–12 | 186 | 14.4:1 | |
| SE Area Technical Skills Center Walla Walla Public Schools · Career and Technical School | 11–12 | 6 | 1:1 | |
| Walla Walla County Juvenile Detention Walla Walla Public Schools | 08–12 | 5 | 4.8:1 | |
| Walla Walla High School Walla Walla Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,554 | 20.6:1 | |
| Walla Walla Open Doors Walla Walla Public Schools · Alternative School | 11–12 | 105 | 22.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Walla Walla
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eceap Walla Walla Public Schools | PK–PK | 0 | — | |
| Head Start Walla Walla Public Schools | PK–PK | 112 | — | |
| Homelink Walla Walla Public Schools · Alternative School | KG–12 | 47 | 47:1 | |
| Walla Walla Online Walla Walla Public Schools · Virtual · Alternative School | KG–12 | 72 | 12:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.3%
- Hispanic45%
- Black1%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 16 Walla Walla schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,410 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Walla Walla
How many public schools are in Walla Walla, WA?
The current NCES directory lists 17 open public schools with a location address in Walla Walla: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 5,410 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Walla Walla?
All listed public schools with an address in Walla Walla belong to Walla Walla Public Schools. 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 Walla Walla?
Walla Walla High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Walla Walla, with 1,554 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Walla Walla?
No school with an address in Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Walla Walla public schools is 15.3:1, lower 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 Walla Walla 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