For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,881 students in 98541, WA.
The top ranked public schools in 98541, WA are East Grays Harbor High School, Elma High School and Elma Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98541 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98541, WA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98541, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Grays Harbor High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
705 West Waldrip
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-5086
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-5086
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Rank: #22.
Elma High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1011 West Main
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-3121
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-3121
Grades: 9-12
| 511 students
Rank: #33.
Elma Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1235 Monte-elma Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-2632
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-2632
Grades: PK-5
| 695 students
Rank: #44.
Elma Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
805 West Main
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-2237
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-2237
Grades: 6-8
| 370 students
Rank: #55.
Mary M. Knight School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2987 W Matlock Brady Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Grades: PK-12
| 186 students
Rank: n/an/a
705 W Waldrip
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-5086
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-5086
Grades: K-12
| 60 students
Rank: n/an/a
East Grays Harbor Open Doors
Alternative School
705 W Waldrip
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-5086
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-5086
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
98541, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2987 W Matlock Brady Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Grades: PK-6
| 85 students
2987 W Matlock Brady Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Grades: 7-12
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98541, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98541, WA include East Grays Harbor High School, Elma High School and Elma Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98541?
7 public schools are located in 98541.
What is the racial composition of students in 98541?
98541 public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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