Paterson Elementary School
Paterson, WA · Paterson School District · Grades K-8
139th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 88%▲ Improving
Paterson Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Paterson Elementary School 139th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 88% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 68th in 2019 to 88th in 2025 — improving.
Paterson Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 92 students tested
Paterson Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 138 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.7% | 68.8% | ▲ 16.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 46.4% | 31.2% | ▼ 15.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Elementary schools near Paterson Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Prosser Heights ElementaryProsser School District · 20.1 mi away741st of 1,174
ELA 37% · Math 43% - 2Whitstran ElementaryProsser School District · 21 mi away968th of 1,174
ELA 26% · Math 35% - 1Kiona-Benton City ElementaryKiona-Benton City School District · 23.5 mi away1,121st of 1,174
ELA 19% · Math 20% - 9Cottonwood ElementaryKennewick School District · 23.7 mi away197th of 1,174
ELA 65% · Math 67% - 8White Bluffs Elementary SchoolRichland School District · 25.2 mi away318th of 1,174
ELA 59% · Math 59% - 9Amon Creek ElementaryKennewick School District · 25.3 mi away174th of 1,174
ELA 69% · Math 67% - 9Orchard ElementaryRichland School District · 25.5 mi away173rd of 1,174
ELA 72% · Math 64% - 2Smith Elementary SchoolGrandview School District · 25.5 mi away981st of 1,174
ELA 26% · Math 34%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Paterson Elementary School in?
Paterson Elementary School is part of the Paterson School District district in Paterson, Washington.
Is Paterson Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Paterson Elementary School 139th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 88% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Paterson Elementary School?
White 69%, Hispanic 31% (138 students, 2023–24).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.