📊 Data: NCES CCD 2024–2025·🔄 Updated: May 2026·Editorial standards
📍 Richland, WA · Benton County

School District for
Zip Code 99352

Richland School District · Grades Pre-K – 12th

9
out of 10 Rating Excellent
State reading & math tests (EDFacts 2021–22) · 81st percentile in WA
▼ Declining — down 4.6 points since 2018 — part of a nationwide post-pandemic dip in test scores, not unique to this district
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Yes. School district assignment is based on your home address, not whether you own or rent. As long as your rental address falls within the Richland School District boundaries, your children are eligible to attend district schools.
How does the Richland School District rating compare to other districts in WA?
The Richland School District has an overall rating of 9/10 (Excellent) based on students’ reading and math proficiency on state assessments. Use our best districts in WA page to compare with other districts statewide.
School District · Richland, WA
Richland School District
📍 Benton County, WA · Zip Code 99352
9/10
Rating
13,948
Students
23
Schools
Pre-K – 12th
Grade Span
Great Public school district serving Richland, WA. Per-pupil spending: $14,493/year.
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES 2024–2025
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Phone
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District Office
6972 Keene Road, West RICHLAND, WA 99353
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District Type
Public School District
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Assigned Schools for Zip 99352
Based on NCES district data · Always verify directly with the district
Schools in Richland School District23 schools · NCES 2024
🏫 Elementary Schools (29)
  • Badger Mountain Elementary — Grades K–5 · 605 students
  • Carmichael Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 791 students
  • Richland High School — Grades 9–12 · 2218 students
  • Hanford High School — Grades 9–12 · 1959 students
  • Jason Lee Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 518 students
  • Jefferson Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 418 students
  • Lewis & Clark Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 471 students
  • Marcus Whitman Elementary — Grades K–5 · 467 students
  • Sacajawea Elementary — Grades K–5 · 474 students
  • Tapteal Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 458 students
  • Chief Joseph Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 659 students
  • Rivers Edge High School — Grades 9–12 · 245 students
  • Enterprise Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 745 students
  • William Wiley Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 493 students
  • Twin Rivers Group Home — Grades 9–12 · 0 students
  • Special Programs — Grades PK–12 · 14 students
  • White Bluffs Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 653 students
  • Three Rivers Home Link — Grades K–12 · 756 students
  • Orchard Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 594 students
  • Leona Libby Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 805 students
  • Richland School District Early Learning Center — Grades PK–PK · 301 students
  • Pacific Crest Online Academy — Grades K–12 · 325 students
  • Desert Sky Elementary — Grades K–5 · 441 students
📚 Middle Schools (7)
  • Northwood Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 911 students
  • Cedar Heights Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 876 students
  • Mill Creek Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 866 students
  • Canyon Ridge Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 821 students
  • Meeker Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 779 students
  • Mattson Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 719 students
  • Meridian Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 647 students
🎓 High Schools (6)
  • Kentridge High School — Grades 9–12 · 2,186 students
  • Kentwood High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,995 students
  • Richland-Meridian High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,639 students
  • Kentlake High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,561 students
  • Individualized Graduation & Degree Program — Grades 9–12 · 370 students
  • The Outreach Program — Grades 12–12 · 62 students
🏠 Other Schools (2)
  • Richland Laboratory Academy — Grades 3–12 · 291 students
  • Richland Virtual Academy — Grades 6–12 · 130 students
Source: NCES Common Core of Data 2024 via Urban Institute. School assignment within a zip code depends on your exact address — confirm with the district.
District Statisticsvs. National Average
MetricRichland School DistrictNational AverageComparison
Student Enrollment13,9483,700↑ Larger than avg
Number of Schools236Varies by district
Per-Pupil Spending$14,493/yr$13,700/yrState avg est.
District TypePublic School DistrictPublic District
Overall Rating9/10 — ExcellentAbove average
🌏 District Map Boundary from U.S. Census TIGER
🏠 Is your address in this district?
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Always verify before deciding: Contact Richland School District directly to confirm your exact school assignment. Boundaries change annually and open enrollment may alter your options. Nearby zip codes are served by Kent School District and Seattle Public Schools — if your address is near a district line, your assignment may differ from this zip-level estimate.
How Richland School District Compares NearbyState percentile · EDFacts 2021–22
DistrictRatingPercentileStudents
Richland School District (this district)9/1081st13,948
Kent School District5/1042nd25,586
Seattle Public Schools10/1091st48,000
Lake Washington School District10/1099th29,000
🔢 Show the math behind this rating
Reading proficiency: 60% · Math proficiency: 46.7% · Combined average: 53.4%
Ranked against 270 rated districts in WA → 81st percentile9/10.
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts, 2021–22 school year. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
What grades does Richland School District serve?
Richland School District serves students from Pre-K – 12th. The district operates schools at multiple levels to serve all students in zip code 99352. Contact the district directly to confirm grade configurations at specific schools.
How do I contact Richland School District?
You can reach Richland School District via phone: (509)967-6000. The district office can help with school assignment questions, enrollment, registration, and general inquiries about programs and services in zip code 99352.
Is Richland School District a public school district?
Richland School District is classified as a public school district. Public school districts are funded by local, state, and federal tax dollars and are open to all students residing within district boundaries. Enrollment is generally free of charge, and students are assigned to schools based on home address. To confirm eligibility and enrollment requirements for zip code 99352, contact Richland School District directly.

About Richland School District

Richland School District is the public school district assigned to zip code 99352 in Richland, Washington. Serving students from K–12, this district is the primary public education system for families living in and around zip code 99352. The sections below cover the district’s resources, scale, rating, and everything families need to know about enrollment and school assignment.

Funding and Resources

Richland School District spent $14,493 per student in the 2019–20 school year (U.S. Dept. of Education CCD finance data), roughly in line with Washington’s statewide $14,500 estimate. Of the district’s 2019 graduating cohort of 1,003 students, an estimated 92% earned a diploma within four years (EDFacts adjusted cohort graduation rate).

District Scale and Program Breadth

Richland School District is a large district with 23 schools serving students from K–12. The district enrolls approximately 13,948 students in total. Large districts typically provide broad program variety: multiple course tracks at the high school level, dedicated arts and athletic programs, specialized learning pathways, and a wider range of student support services. Individual school quality within a large district can vary considerably — always research your specific assigned school, not just district-level averages.

Understanding the 9/10 Rating

SchoolDistrictFinder rates Richland School District 8 out of 10 — above average among Washington public school districts. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in the U.S. Department of Education’s EDFacts collection (2021–22 school year). We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because Washington is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.

Richland School District earns an above-average rating, with reading and math proficiency rates stronger than most other districts in Washington. Above-average districts generally show solid and consistent academic results across their schools. Families considering this area will find a district with meaningful academic strengths. Research the specific schools assigned to your address — even above-average districts have variation between individual buildings.

Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 99352

Children in zip code 99352 are assigned to Richland School District for public school enrollment, covering grades K–12. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 99352, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.

To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Richland School District at the number listed on the district website or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Washington districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.

School Districts and Home Values in Richland

Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Richland School District serves zip code 99352, homes in and around zip code 99352 often carry a measurable premium over comparable properties in adjacent lower-rated districts. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.

Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Washington, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Richland School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 99352.

Data Sources and Accuracy

All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Richland School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 99352 data.

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District at a Glance
Overall Rating9/10
GradeGreat
Grades ServedPre-K – 12th
District TypePublic School District
Total Students
Total Schools23
Per-Pupil Spending$14,493/yr
Phone(509)967-6000
Data SourceNCES 2024