For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 898 students in 98923, WA.
The top ranked public schools in 98923, WA are Highland High School, Highland Middle School and Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98923 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98923, WA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98923, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17000 Summitview
Cowiche, WA 98923
(509) 678-8800
Cowiche, WA 98923
(509) 678-8800
Grades: 9-12
| 364 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17000 Summitview
Cowiche, WA 98923
(509) 678-8870
Cowiche, WA 98923
(509) 678-8870
Grades: 6-8
| 253 students
Rank: #33.
Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1181 Thompson Rd
Cowiche, WA 98923
(509) 678-8900
Cowiche, WA 98923
(509) 678-8900
Grades: PK-2
| 281 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98923, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98923, WA include Highland High School, Highland Middle School and Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98923?
3 public schools are located in 98923.
What is the racial composition of students in 98923?
98923 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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