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Schools in Pullman · Pullman School District

Pullman’s public schools outscore 91% of Washington districts

On the state math tests, 57% of Pullman’s students scored proficient, above the Washington average (40%). The grade covers the public school district serving Pullman, 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.

#25of 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
67%
▲ 14 pts vs WA 53%
2021–22
Math proficiency
57%
▲ 17 pts vs WA 40%
2021–22
Graduate on time
96%
▲ 12 pts vs WA 84%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$16.1K
▼ 12% vs WA $18.4K
FY2024
Students per teacher
16.6
WA 17.7 · smaller classes
Schools in town
7
2,731 students on the public path
In brief

Pullman’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 67% and math 57% in spring 2022, against 53% and 40% statewide; 96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $16,141 per student, against $18,444 across Washington (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Four elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Lincoln Middle School, then Pullman High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Pullman Christian School (private) is 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 Pullman’s grade

A Test scoresA+ Graduation

A: better than 91% of Washington school districts, #25 of 285 Washington towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Washington average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

Washington school districts we grade (289)Better than 91%
Lower resultsHigher results
Washington towns with similar household incomes (79)Better than 94%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,358 test results and a graduating class of 208 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 97% of Pullman’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,355 in math, 1,362 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–54 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressNo scores
6–8Lincoln Middle SchoolPullman School DistrictNo scores
9–12Pullman High SchoolPullman School DistrictNo scores

Pullman’s public schools are run by Pullman School District, which also serves Albion. 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.

Pullman School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 6 schools · 2,731 students, up 4% since 2020–21 · 16.6 per teacher (WA 17.7)
$16,141WA $18,444 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading67%
State average 53.4% · 1362 students tested
Math57%
State average 40.1% · 1355 students tested

Pullman vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
PullmanAPullman

Every school in Pullman

7 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 Pullmanby address
Jefferson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5
335 students13:1Rate it →
Sunnyside Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5
326 students16:1Rate it →
Kamiak Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5
315 students13:1Rate it →
Franklin Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5
274 students15:1Rate it →
Lincoln Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
643 students20:1Rate it →
Pullman High School
High · Grades 9–12
838 students19:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Pullman Christian School
Grades K–12
Private · Religious
148 students11:1Rate it →

Questions about Pullman’s schools

Are Pullman’s schools good?

By Washington’s own tests, yes: the public schools Pullman children attend outscore 91% of Washington’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #25 of 285 Washington towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 94%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Pullman in?

Pullman School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,731 students in 6 schools (2024–25).

Where do Pullman kids go to high school?

Pullman High School, with 838 students.

What is Pullman’s graduation rate?

96% of the class of 2023 in Pullman School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington.

How much does Pullman spend per student?

$16,141 in Pullman School District (FY2024), against $18,444 across Washington. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Pullman?

Yes: Pullman Christian School (religious, grades K–12, 148 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.