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Schools in College Place · College Place School District

College Place’s public schools score below 52% of Washington districts on tests and graduation

In College Place, 31% of tested students are proficient in math, below the Washington average (40%). The grade covers the public school district serving College Place, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Washington, not nationally.

#178of 285 Washington townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Washington state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
46%
▼ 7 pts vs WA 53%
2021–22
Math proficiency
31%
▼ 9 pts vs WA 40%
2021–22
Graduate on time
85–89%
▲ 1–5 pts vs WA 84%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$17.6K
▼ 5% vs WA $18.4K
FY2024
Students per teacher
15.5
WA 17.7 · smaller classes
Schools in town
5
1,518 students on the public path
In brief

College Place’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 183 Washington towns with household incomes within a quarter of College Place’s, its schools beat 59%, higher than their 48% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 46% of tested students were proficient in reading and 31% in math, against 53% and 40% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington (the state reports College Place’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $17,578 per student, against $18,444 across Washington (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is John Sager Middle School, then College Place High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Rogers Adventist School (private) and Walla Walla Valley Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind College Place’s grade

C+ Test scoresB Graduation

B−: better than 48% of Washington school districts, #178 of 285 Washington towns. Graduation is above the Washington average; test scores are below it.

Washington school districts we grade (289)Better than 48%
Lower resultsHigher results
Washington towns with similar household incomes (183)Better than 59%
C+B+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 792 test results and a graduating class of 119 could put College Place anywhere from C+ to B+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 97% of College Place’s students in the tested grades sat them (793 in math, 792 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve College Place, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–5Davis ElementaryCollege Place School DistrictNo scores
6–8John Sager Middle SchoolCollege Place School DistrictNo scores
9–12College Place High SchoolCollege Place School DistrictNo scores

College Place’s public schools are run by College Place School District. Parts of College Place (3% of its land) are served by Walla Walla instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

College Place School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 1,531 students, down 5% since 2020–21 · 15.5 per teacher (WA 17.7)
$17,578WA $18,444 · FY2024
B−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading46%
State average 53.4% · 792 students tested
Math31%
State average 40.1% · 793 students tested

College Place vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Washington towns that share College Place’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
College PlaceB−College Place
Walla WallaB−Walla Walla

Every school in College Place

5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Washington’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in College Placeby address
Davis Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5
698 students15:1Rate it →
John Sager Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
334 students15:1Rate it →
College Place High School
High · Grades 9–12
486 students18:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Rogers Adventist School
Elementary · Grades K–8
Private · Religious
338 students16:1Rate it →
Walla Walla Valley Academy
High · Grades 9–12
Private · Religious
133 students13:1Rate it →

Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (College Place Open Doors Program).

Questions about College Place’s schools

Are College Place’s schools good?

On Washington’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools College Place children attend score below 52% of Washington’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #178 of 285 Washington towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 59%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is College Place in?

College Place School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,531 students in 4 schools (2024–25). Small parts of College Place are served by Walla Walla.

Where do College Place kids go to high school?

College Place High School, with 486 students.

What is College Place’s graduation rate?

85–89% of the class of 2023 in College Place School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington.

How much does College Place spend per student?

$17,578 in College Place School District (FY2024), against $18,444 across Washington. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in College Place?

Yes: Rogers Adventist School (religious, grades K–8, 338 students) and Walla Walla Valley Academy (religious, grades 9–12, 133 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Washington. Stars are from neighbors.