For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 616 students in 98541, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 98541, WA are Elma Middle School and Mary M. Knight School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98541 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98541, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98541, WA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elma Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
805 West Main
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-2237
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-2237
Gr: 6-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Mary M. Knight School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
705 W Waldrip
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-5086
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-5086
Gr: K-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
98541, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2987 W Matlock Brady Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Gr: PK-6 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
2987 W Matlock Brady Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Gr: 7-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 98541, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 98541, WA include Elma Middle School and Mary M. Knight School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98541?
3 public middle schools are located in 98541.
What is the racial composition of students in 98541?
98541 public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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