For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,354 students in 98823, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98823, WA are Parkway School, Columbia Ridge Elementary School and Grant Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98823 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98823, WA have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98823, WA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkway School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1011 Parkway Blvd
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-9729
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-9729
Gr: 5-6 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Columbia Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
60 H Se
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-2882
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-2882
Gr: K-4 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
451 3rd Nw
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-4676
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-4676
Gr: PK-4 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Beezley Springs Elementary School
Special Education School
501 C St Nw
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-5881
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-5881
Gr: PK-4 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 27%
98823, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
303 Able Rd
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-5690
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-5690
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Sage Hills High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
35 K St Se
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-7547
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-7547
Gr: 8-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 98823, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98823, WA include Parkway School, Columbia Ridge Elementary School and Grant Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98823?
4 public elementary schools are located in 98823.
What is the racial composition of students in 98823?
98823 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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