Schools & Families in Richland

Richland School District posts real, meaningfully higher state test proficiency than several other Tri-Cities-area districts, consistent with Richland's more affluent, education-driven identity.

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A real, comparatively strong district

Richland School District serves 14,410 students at a 20:1 student-teacher ratio, ranking #17 among Best School Districts in Washington with a 4.2-out-of-5 Niche rating -- a genuinely solid result for this Washington Tier B build.

Meaningfully higher proficiency than neighboring districts

State test proficiency runs 45% math and 60% reading -- real, meaningfully higher figures than several other Tri-Cities-area districts documented elsewhere in this dataset, consistent with Richland's genuinely more affluent, education-driven population relative to Pasco.

A family-relevant healthcare anchor

Kadlec Regional Medical Center's real, substantial 337-bed presence -- including the region's only Level III NICU -- offers genuine, practical value for families with young children, not just for the retiree-relevant framing covered on this record's retiring topic.

Key takeaways

Richland School District ranks #17 in Washington per Niche, serving 14,410 students.
State test proficiency (45% math, 60% reading) runs meaningfully higher than several other Tri-Cities-area districts.
Kadlec Regional Medical Center's Level III NICU offers real, practical value for families with young children.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-25. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.