| Index | Othello | Washington | National |
| Average Test Scores | 33% | 54% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 5 | 1,991 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 2 | 548 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | n/a | 147 | 7,963 |
| Index | Othello | Washington | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 64.5% | 87.5% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 55.0% | 86.6% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 35.7% | 67.7% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 17.6% | 43.3% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 11.0% | 33.6% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 4.4% | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 1.2% | 3.6% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 0.1% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 5 public schools, 2 private schools and n/a post-secondary schools in Othello. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Othello, WA schools is 33%. The average student to teacher ratio is 18:1. In Othello, WA, an average of 64.5% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 55.0% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Warden, WA | 2,773 | 39% | 19.8% |
| Othello, WA | 8,241 | 33% | 32.3% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Bryan, OH | 8,243 | 69% | 43.2% |
| Cuero, TX | 8,246 | 42% | 12.5% |
| Johnstown, NY | 8,236 | 50% | 3.1% |
| Seffner, FL | 8,236 | 37% | 23.8% |
| Mahtomedi, MN | 8,232 | 77% | 59.4% |
| Othello, WA | 8,241 | 33% | 32.3% |
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