Public Education System
Enrolling a child in a public K-12 school in Washington State typically involves a straightforward process, starting with determining the appropriate school based on your home address, as most students attend schools within their local district boundaries. Parents or guardians need to provide proof of residency, a child’s birth certificate, and up-to-date immunization records. Washington also offers options such as choice enrollment, where families can apply to schools outside their designated attendance zone, though acceptance may depend on space availability. Many districts have online enrollment portals, making it easier to complete the necessary forms and submit required documents. Additionally, special programs for students with disabilities, English language learners, and gifted students are widely available, ensuring that diverse learning needs are met across the state.
Washington State Board of Education
Washington Assessment Results
Public Schools
Adams County
Lind School District
Othello School District
Ritzville School District
Asotin County
Asotin-Anatone School District
Clarkston School District
Benton County
Finley School District
Kennewick School District
Kiona-Benton City School District
Paterson School District
Prosser School District
Richland School District
Chelan County
Cascade School District
Cashmere School District
Entiat School District
Lake Chelan School District
Manson School District
Wenatchee School District
Columbia County
Dayton School District
Douglas County
Bridgeport School District
Eastmont School District
Grand Coulee Dam School District
Mansfield School District
Orondo School District
Waterville School District
Ferry County
Curley School District
Inchelium School District
Keller School District
Orient School District
Republic School District
Franklin County
Education Service District 123
Kahlotus School District
North Franklin School District
Pasco School District
Star School District No. 054
Grant County
Coulee-Hartline School District
Epharata School District
Moses Lake School District
Quincy School District
Royal School District
Soap Lake School District
Wahluke School District
Warden School District
Wilson Creek school District
Kittitas County
Cle Elum-Roslyn School District
Damman School District
Easton School District
Ellensburg School District
Kittitas School District
Thorp School District
Lincoln County
Almira School District
Creston School District
Davenport School District
Harrington School District
Odessa School District
Reardan-Edwall School District
Sprague School District
Wilbur School District
Okanogan County
Brewster School District
Methow Valley School District
Nespelem School District #14
Okanogan School District
Omak School District
Oroville School District
Pateros School District
Tonasket School District
Pend Oreille County
Cusick School District
Newport School District
Selkirk School Districts
Spokane County
Central Valley School District
Cheney School District
Deer Park School District
East Valley School District
Educational Service District 101
Freeman School District
Great Northern School District
Liberty School District
Mead School District
Medical Lake School District
Nine Mile Falls School District
Orchard Prairie School District
Riverside School District
Spokane International Academy
Spokane School District
West Valley School District
Stevens County
Chewelah School District
Columbia School District
Colville School District
Evergreen School District
Kettle Falls School District
Loon Lake School District
Mary Walker School District
Northport School District
Onion Creek School District
Summit Valley School District
Valley School District
Wellpinit School District #49
Whitman County
Colfax School District
Colton School District
Endicott School District
Garfield School District
LaCrosse School District
Lamont School District
Oakdale School District
Palouse School District
Pullman School District
Rosalia School District
St. John School District
Steptoe Scholl District
Tekoa School District
Yakima County
East Valley School District
Grandview School District
Granger School District
Highland School District
Mabton School District
Mount Adams School District
Naches Valley School District
Selah School District
Sunnyside School District
Toppenish School District
Union Gap School District
Wapato School District
West Valley School District
Yakima School District
Zillah School District
Walla Wall County
College Place School District
Columbia School District
Dixie School District
Prescott School District
Touchet School District
Waitsburg School District
Walla Walla Public Schools
Private Schools
Eastern Washington offers a wealth of options for private education in parochial or independent schools. Interested parents can find directories of available schools and other important information from these national and regional organizations:
Washington State Board of Education
National Association of Independent Schools
Archdiocese of Spokane
Charter Schools
Charter schools in Washington State are public, tuition-free schools that operate independently of traditional school districts, offering innovative educational programs while being held accountable for student performance.
Home Schooling
In Washington State, homeschooling is a legal option for parents, requiring them to meet specific qualifications, file an annual declaration of intent, and ensure their child receives instruction in basic education subjects.