Best Public Schools in Paterson, WA

Summary:

Paterson, Washington is home to a single standout elementary school, Paterson Elementary School, which consistently ranks among the top 10% of elementary schools in the state. Despite serving a predominantly low-income student population, Paterson Elementary has achieved exceptional academic results, outperforming state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels.

Paterson Elementary School is the only school in the Paterson School District, yet it has managed to provide a high-quality education to its 142 students. The school's 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and its impressive ranking of 113 out of 1,168 elementary schools in Washington state for the 2023-2024 school year are a testament to its academic excellence. With 80% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 52.63%, Paterson Elementary is clearly delivering exceptional educational outcomes.

Despite the socioeconomic challenges faced by the school, with 97.89% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Paterson Elementary has consistently improved its statewide ranking over the past three years, demonstrating its ability to overcome these barriers and support student achievement. The school's strong financial investment of $17,666 per student and its low student-teacher ratio of 11.5 to 1 further contribute to its success, making it a model for other schools serving similar populations.

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Immunizations Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WCAS Science (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)				SBAC Math (2024)							% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Paterson Elementary School	Public	K-8	51409 W. Prior Rd.	Paterson	99345	Benton County	Paterson School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 875-2601	138	12	11.5	84.1%	95 (68.8%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (31.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	89.7	113^th of 1168 public elementary schools	90.3%		73	296^th of 1169 public elementary schools	74.7%	183	87.9	69.2	77.8	75.0	80.0	76.9	77.8	70.6	53.3	56.3	68.8	67.4	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$17,666	$687	$16,979

Cities Near Paterson

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Prosser	12.26 mi	6	251^st
Mabton	16.67 mi	2	287^th
Grandview	16.8 mi	8	241^st
Benton City	21.93 mi	3	286^th
Sunnyside	22.68 mi	8	273^rd

See the top WA Washington cities

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.