For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 336 students in 98251, WA.
The top ranked public school in 98251, WA is Gold Bar Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 98251 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98251, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98251, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gold Bar Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
419 Lewis Ave
Gold Bar, WA 98251
(360) 793-9840
Gold Bar, WA 98251
(360) 793-9840
Gr: K-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98251, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98251, WA include Gold Bar Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98251?
1 public schools are located in 98251.
What is the racial composition of students in 98251?
98251 public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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