For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,724 students in 98531, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98531, WA are Edison Elementary School, Fords Prairie Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98531 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98531, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98531, WA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
607 H Street
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7631
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7631
Gr: K-6 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Fords Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1620 Harrison Avenue
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7633
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7633
Gr: K-6 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Field Street
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7641
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7641
Gr: K-6 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Oakview Avenue
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7638
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7638
Gr: K-6 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 West Summa
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7636
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7636
Gr: K-6 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 98531, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98531, WA include Edison Elementary School, Fords Prairie Elementary School and Washington Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98531?
5 public elementary schools are located in 98531.
What is the racial composition of students in 98531?
98531 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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