Ridgeview Elementary

Yakima sits in the heart of Washington's apple country, a working-class agricultural city where families are deeply rooted in the community — but Ridgeview Elementary faces some real academic headwinds, scoring in the lower percentiles for English, math, and science compared to schools across the state. Families who choose Ridgeview will want to stay closely connected with teachers and supplement learning at home, as the school's scores suggest students may benefit from extra academic support outside the classroom. That said, Yakima's tight-knit neighborhoods and strong sense of cultural identity — particularly its vibrant Latino community — give kids a rich social environment to grow up in.