Schools in Zip Code 99119

Schools in ZIP code 99119 include three small schools serving grades K–12 and 392 students in the Cusick area: Bess Herian Elementary, Cusick Junior Senior High School, and the alternative program Home Pride, all part of the Cusick School District.

Bess Herian Elementary is the strongest overall performer. In 2025–2026, 49.18% of students were proficient in English language arts, 59.02% in math, and 57.14% in science. The school exceeded district results in all three subjects and surpassed statewide results in math and science. Its third-grade math proficiency was especially strong at 72.22%. The school’s statewide ranking also improved from the 40th percentile in 2023–2024 to the 65th percentile in 2025–2026. These results are notable given that 71.64% of students participate in free or reduced-price lunch programs. For families focused on elementary academics, this is the clearest local standout.

Cusick Junior Senior High School has shown the largest ranking improvement, rising from the 13th to the 68th percentile over three years. Science is its strongest current subject, while overall ELA and math proficiency remain below district and state rates. Sixth- and seventh-grade math are particular concerns, although tenth-grade math and several science results are encouraging. The 73% graduation rate matches the district rate but trails the 82.6% statewide rate. Home Pride reports lower ELA and math proficiency, but its alternative K–12 structure and many suppressed results make direct comparisons less reliable. Parents should consider program fit, grade-level needs, and the small-school context when evaluating options.