District guide
Kennewick School District public schools
Parent-focused district context for Benton County, WA: school list, grade pathway, enrollment scale, profile links, and the local checks to make before using the district in a housing decision.
Direct answer for parents
What Kennewick School District tells you before choosing a home
Kennewick School District is listed with 33 public schools and 19,311 reported students in the current NCES file. Treat this as a district-level research page: it helps you understand scale, grade coverage, and school records, but it does not confirm the school assigned to a specific address.
The current district file lists 17 primary, 5 middle, 9 high, 2 other schools. Verify transition grades, feeder patterns, transfer policies, and program eligibility with the district.
33 district schools are associated with Benton County in the current file, about 48% of listed county schools. Confirm address-level assignment locally.
Grade pathway
District school mix by level
Use this section to separate elementary, middle, high, and other school records before comparing commute, programs, and assignment rules.
17
8,275 reported students
5
4,046 reported students
9
6,384 reported students
2
606 reported students
Parent checks for Kennewick School District
These are the local questions that matter after the public data narrows the field.
Confirm the assigned school
Use official attendance-zone or address lookup tools before assuming a school serves a home.
Check transition grades
Elementary choices can split into different middle or high school paths, especially in large districts.
Verify choice-program rules
Charter, magnet, virtual, and transfer options can require applications, lotteries, or eligibility checks.
Compare similar schools
Compare schools at the same level before treating enrollment, grade span, or school type as a quality signal.
School records
Largest listed schools in Kennewick School District
Sorted by reported enrollment. Profile links appear where SchoolsByCounty has generated an individual school page; listed-only records still preserve NCES grade, type, city, and enrollment fields.
| School | Level | Grades | City | Enrollment | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamiakin High School Regular | High | 9–12 | KENNEWICK | 1,884 | Profile |
| Kennewick High School Regular | High | 9–12 | Kennewick | 1,785 | Profile |
| Southridge High School Regular | High | 9–12 | KENNEWICK | 1,641 | Profile |
| Desert Hills Middle School Regular | Middle | 6–8 | KENNEWICK | 889 | Listed only |
| Chinook Middle School Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Kennewick | 882 | Listed only |
| Amistad Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–5 | KENNEWICK | 866 | Listed only |
| Horse Heaven Hills Middle School Regular | Middle | 6–8 | KENNEWICK | 833 | Listed only |
| Highlands Middle School Regular | Middle | 6–8 | KENNEWICK | 750 | Listed only |
| Amon Creek Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Richland | 739 | Listed only |
| Park Middle School Regular | Middle | 6–8 | KENNEWICK | 692 | Listed only |
| Tri-Tech Skills Center Vocational | High | 9–12 | KENNEWICK | 629 | Listed only |
| Sage Crest Elementary Regular | Primary | KG–5 | Kennewick | 623 | Listed only |
| Fuerza Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Kennewick | 579 | Listed only |
| Cascade Elementary School Regular | Primary | KG–5 | KENNEWICK | 539 | Listed only |
| Eastgate Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–5 | KENNEWICK | 494 | Listed only |
| Hawthorne Elementary School Regular | Primary | KG–5 | KENNEWICK | 474 | Listed only |
| Cottonwood Elementary Regular | Primary | KG–5 | Kennewick | 455 | Listed only |
| Mid-Columbia Parent Partnership Alternative | Other | KG–12 | KENNEWICK | 448 | Listed only |
| Southgate Elementary School Regular | Primary | KG–5 | KENNEWICK | 440 | Listed only |
| Lincoln Elementary School Regular | Primary | KG–5 | KENNEWICK | 435 | Listed only |
| Westgate Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–5 | KENNEWICK | 426 | Listed only |
| Canyon View Elementary School Regular | Primary | KG–5 | KENNEWICK | 406 | Listed only |
| Washington Elementary School Regular | Primary | KG–5 | KENNEWICK | 395 | Listed only |
| Sunset View Elementary School Regular | Primary | KG–5 | KENNEWICK | 386 | Listed only |
| Vista Elementary School Regular | Primary | KG–5 | KENNEWICK | 359 | Listed only |
| Ridge View Elementary School Regular | Primary | KG–5 | KENNEWICK | 334 | Listed only |
| Edison Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–5 | KENNEWICK | 325 | Listed only |
| Endeavor High School Regular | High | 9–12 | Kennewick | 183 | Listed only |
| Legacy High School Alternative | High | 6–12 | KENNEWICK | 176 | Listed only |
| Keewaydin Discovery Center Regular | Other | PK | KENNEWICK | 158 | Listed only |
| Phoenix High School Alternative | High | 9–12 | Kennewick | 58 | Listed only |
| Benton/Franklin Juvenile Justice Center Regular | High | 6–12 | KENNEWICK | 27 | Listed only |
| Benton County Jail Regular | High | 9–12 | Kennewick | 1 | Listed only |
Communities in the district file
NCES city fields are directory fields, not attendance boundaries. Use them to orient the district footprint, then verify the exact home-to-school assignment.
County coverage
Some districts can include records associated with more than one county. The route is anchored to the district's primary county record in the current data.
Kennewick School District FAQ
What schools are included for Kennewick School District?
Kennewick School District includes 33 public schools in the current NCES district file. The current district file lists 17 primary, 5 middle, 9 high, 2 other schools.
Does this Kennewick School District page show exact attendance zones?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes district and school records from public data. Attendance boundaries, transportation, transfers, magnet eligibility, and charter rules must be confirmed with Kennewick School District or local assignment tools.
Is Kennewick School District ranked as the best district in Benton County?
No. This is a district guide, not a recommendation or ranking. Use it to understand the district's listed schools, grade spans, enrollment scale, and available school profiles before verifying local fit.
How many Kennewick School District schools have detailed profiles?
3 schools in this district currently link to detailed SchoolsByCounty profiles. Other schools remain listed with NCES directory fields.
Do charter, magnet, or virtual flags mean my student can enroll in Kennewick School District?
No. Charter, magnet, and virtual flags are NCES record fields. They do not confirm admission eligibility, lottery access, transfer approval, or program availability for a specific address.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.