For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 9,203 students in 98501, WA (there are 8 private schools, serving 800 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 98501, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 98501, WA are Olympia High School, Centennial Elementary School and Pioneer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98501 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 59% statewide average). Schools in 98501, WA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98501, WA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Olympia High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1302 North St Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7000
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,840 students
Rank: #22.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2637 45th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-8300
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #33.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1655 Carlyon Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-6500
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3100 Cain Rd Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-3000
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 754 students
Rank: #55.
Mckenny Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3250 Morse Merryman Rd Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-8400
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #66.
Tumwater High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Israel Road
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7600
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,131 students
Rank: #77.
East Olympia Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8700 Rich Road
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7150
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7150
Grades: K-6
| 517 students
Rank: #88.
Avanti High School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1113 Legion Way Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7900
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 172 students
Rank: #99.
Peter G Schmidt Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
237 Dennis Street Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7200
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7200
Grades: K-6
| 604 students
Rank: #1010.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1225 Legion Way Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-6300
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 200 students
Rank: #1111.
New Market High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7299 New Market Street Sw
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 570-4500
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 570-4500
Grades: 10-12
| 34 students
Rank: #1212.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
213 21st Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-6400
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-6400
Grades: K-5
| 241 students
Rank: #1313.
Olympia Regional Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2400 15th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7730
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7730
Grades: 1-12
| 0 students
Rank: #1414.
Washington Connections - Mary M. Knight
(Math: 27% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 Tumwater Blvd Se, Suite B2
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 338-6340
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 338-6340
Grades: K-12
| 1,396 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Market Skills Center
Vocational School
7299 New Market Street Sw
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 570-4500
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 570-4500
Grades: 11-12
| 73 students
Rank: n/an/a
111 Tumwater Blvd Se Ste B203
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 338-6340
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 338-6340
Grades: 1-12
| 866 students
Rank: n/an/a
7299 New Market St Sw Bldge E
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7770
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7770
Grades: K-12
| 239 students
98501, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2400 15th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7730
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7730
Grades: PK-8
| 167 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98501, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98501, WA include Olympia High School, Centennial Elementary School and Pioneer Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98501, WA?
17 public schools are located in 98501, WA.
What percentage of students in 98501, WA go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 98501, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98501, WA?
98501, WA public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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