Desert Sky Elementary
West Richland, WA · Richland School District · Grades K-5
221st of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 81%· Stable
Desert Sky Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Desert Sky Elementary 221st of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 81% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 83th in 2023 to 81th in 2025.
Desert Sky Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 238 students tested
Desert Sky Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 426 students (2023–24, NCES)
| Group | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.9% | 79.8% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
| Hispanic | 10.5% | 12.0% | ▲ 1.5 pts |
| Two or more races | 5.1% | 5.9% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
| Asian | 3.2% | 1.9% | ▼ 1.3 pts |
| Black | 1.2% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Desert Sky Elementary
Typical home value $497K in zip 99353 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Desert Sky Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8William Wiley Elementary SchoolRichland School District · 0.9 mi away275th of 1,174
ELA 63% · Math 59% - 5Tapteal Elementary SchoolRichland School District · 1.8 mi away620th of 1,174
ELA 48% · Math 41% - 8White Bluffs Elementary SchoolRichland School District · 3.1 mi away318th of 1,174
ELA 59% · Math 59% - 6Marcus Whitman ElementaryRichland School District · 3.7 mi away482nd of 1,174
ELA 53% · Math 49% - 5Jason Lee Elementary SchoolRichland School District · 3.8 mi away643rd of 1,174
ELA 47% · Math 41% - 8Lewis & Clark Elementary SchoolRichland School District · 4.6 mi away250th of 1,174
ELA 65% · Math 61% - 6Jefferson ElementaryRichland School District · 4.7 mi away522nd of 1,174
ELA 53% · Math 46% - 4Sacajawea ElementaryRichland School District · 4.9 mi away770th of 1,174
ELA 42% · Math 35%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Desert Sky Elementary in?
Desert Sky Elementary is part of the Richland School District district in West Richland, Washington.
Is Desert Sky Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Desert Sky Elementary 221st of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 81% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Desert Sky Elementary?
White 80%, Hispanic 12%, Two or more races 6%, Asian 2% (426 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Desert Sky Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 99353 is $497K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
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.