Best Public Schools in Zip Code 99323

This analysis covers three public schools in Burbank, WA (zip code 99323), all part of the Columbia (Walla Walla) School District, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade in a district that faces significant economic challenges.

Among these schools, Columbia Elementary stands out as the strongest academic performer, particularly in science where it exceeds the state average, and it benefits from the smallest class sizes. Columbia High School shows the most impressive improvement in its statewide ranking over the last three years and has the highest per-student spending. However, all schools perform below the state average in English and math, with math scores becoming a major concern by high school.

Key takeaways for parents include notable strengths in elementary science and a positive trend of improvement across the district. The main challenges are consistently low math proficiency, which declines sharply in older grades, and a significant drop in science scores between elementary and Columbia Middle School. Despite the district's low overall ranking, the upward trajectory in school rankings suggests improvement efforts are underway.