2019 Best Schools in Yakima CountyAbout this List

La Salle High School

• Private School
• Union Gap, WA
• 9-12
• 48

Senior: La Salle High School is great because of the small school atmosphere, and the fact that you can have a personal relationship with all your teachers, and you can feel comfortable participating in their classrooms. The student body is very diverse: racially, religiously, and economically; with all students treated equal and having mutual respect for each other. The school is academically challenging, and as a senior I feel I am well prepared for college. La Salle also offers many college level courses through the University of Washington and Grand Canyon University, along with AP level courses. The school has a great social dynamic with limited distractions compared to public schools, and everyone is very welcoming.
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• A-

• 215 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Wide Hollow Elementary School

• West Valley School District, WA
• K-4

• A-

• 376 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Apple Valley Elementary School

• West Valley School District, WA
• K-4

• A-

• 336 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cottonwood Elementary School

• West Valley School District, WA
• K-4

• A-

• 436 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ahtanum Valley Elementary School

• West Valley School District, WA
• K-4

• A-

• 272 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Riverside Christian School

• Private School
• Yakima, WA
• PK, K-12
• 23

Senior: The school is a community and a family. The teachers are always available for the students for academic help, as well as personal support.
Riverside is K-12 and the high school is very supportive of the younger kids in the school and make their presence known. They are involved with the elementary and are able to be role models.
This year our soccer team got 4th at state and our basketball boys were in the top 8. Our basketball girls qualified for state as well.
Two students in my class (class of 2019) have had perfect testing scores. One got a perfect SAT and the other a perfect ACT. Riverside's curriculum challenges us and teaches us good study skills that we can use in college to be successful.
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• A-

• 400 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Summitview Elementary School

• West Valley School District, WA
• K-4

• B+

• 329 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hilton Elementary School

• Zillah School District, WA
• PK, K-3

• B+

• 379 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

West Valley High School

• West Valley School District, WA
• 10-12
• 112

Senior: I love this school, and feel like everyone there was trying to give me my best chance at success! Many times I have been helped by teachers and administrators when I've needed it. The sports programs are phenomenal and have great coaches and facilities. The clubs also have great advisors that are willing to go above and beyond for their students.
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• B+

• 1,164 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sunnyside Christian School

• Private School
• Sunnyside,, WA
• PK, K-12
• 13

Parent: Dedicated teachers who genuinely care about their students and their success both academically and in life. Teachers are always available and very willing to help students in any way they can.

Supportive community of parents who volunteer countless hours to make the school the best it can be.

Excellent classroom education and college preparation. The teachers at SCHS hold a high standard for themselves and their students and work hard to prepare students for college and life beyond high school.

Because it is a smaller school, there is a smaller teacher/student ratio, allowing for more individual instruction.

Unique opportunities due to the size of the school that aren't possible in a larger school.

A Bible based, Christian education.

The school is continuously striving to improve
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• B+

• 240 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

West Valley Middle School

• West Valley School District, WA
• 5-6
• 1

• B

• 836 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Union Gap School

• Public School
• Union Gap, WA
• PK, K-8
• 1

Alum: I love the teachers there. The building was very old fashioned before the remodel. The principal at the time was amazing.
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• B

• 650 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

West Valley Junior High School

• West Valley School District, WA
• 7-8
• 6

High School Senior: The principal genuinely cares what the students think about the quality of education.
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• B

• 850 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

East Valley Intermediate School

• East Valley School District, WA
• K-5

• B

• 584 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Selah High School

• Selah School District, WA
• 9-12
• 107

Junior: What I like about Selah Highschool is the down to earth atmosphere that surrounds you when you are there. It feels as though it is a second home, and with all of the welcoming teachers and friendly staff, it really is. All of the students have lived their while lives together, everyone's practically family. And I can't forget about the great classrooms! The teachers are very interactive with their students in the classroom, because they enjoy what it is they are teaching; which makes learning much more enjoyable for us (students).
One thing that I would change is the size of the school. Over time, the student population has grown, making the hallways and classrooms very crowded. I would make Selah Highschool just big enough where everyone can be comfortable without bumping into people continuously all day.
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• B

• 1,118 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Zillah High School

• Zillah School District, WA
• 9-12
• 68

Alum: Academic likewise they were not so prepared. I came into college not really knowing too much especially in history. Our history teacher was very easy going and didn't demand too much, a little disappointing now. There was little to no diversity, most dominated by Caucasian people. The teachers were pretty good, some very helpful. Facilities were really bad, for the girls the toilets didn't flush a lot of the times and leaked. The sinks were rusty and only had cold water. The mirrors were bad, and things would get stolen in the locker-rooms. For the food, it was supposed to be healthy but was often filled with grease, the only good thing was the salads.
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• B

• 435 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Moxee Elementary School

• East Valley School District, WA
• K-5

• B-

• 517 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mountainview Elementary School

• West Valley School District, WA
• K-4

• B-

• 176 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Zillah Middle School

• Zillah School District, WA
• 7-8
• 1

Senior: I liked how teachers did things out of there way to make the kids have a good time. The coaches really for me showed me what I needed to do to grow up for high school sports. For football 8th grade year was my first year playing and I had one of the hardest coaches in our school district, he ended up pushing me hard and making me into really the kind of athlete I am today. If he never took his time and developed me I wouldn’t really know where I would be.
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• B-

• 239 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary School

• Highland School District, WA
• K-3

• B-

• 361 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Terrace Heights Elementary School

• East Valley School District, WA
• K-5

• B-

• 534 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Naches Valley Middle School

• Naches Valley School District, WA
• 5-8

• B-

• 397 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Zillah Intermediate School

• Zillah School District, WA
• 4-6

• B-

• 294 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Selah Intermediate School

• Selah School District, WA
• 3-5

• B-

• 789 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Highland High School

• Highland School District, WA
• 9-12
• 44

Senior: I love this school! Many look or hear of our school and ask “where is that?” Yes this school is small but in a way big. Everyone knows each other and you cannot walk down the hall without someone’s waving at you or saying “hi!” Our school assures that everyone is welcome, loved and treated with respect. With our school year motto of being “Rad in Plaid” students go all out to ensure the meet the criteria! Nobody get bullied and teachers are awesome! Teachers go out of their way to help there are some that don’t but most do! Security is one of the top priorities at our schools with a lot of drills in case of emergency and a lot of cameras. I can say I will miss Highland dearly because it is home! Shout out to c/o 2018! Go Scots!
Read 44 Reviews

• C+

• 345 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio