For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,826 students in 98629, WA.
The top ranked public schools in 98629, WA are La Center High School, La Center Academy and La Center Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98629 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98629, WA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98629, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Center High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
725 Highland Road
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-1700
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 556 students
Rank: #22.
La Center Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
725 Ne Highland Rd
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2131
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2131
Grades: K-12
| 37 students
Rank: #33.
La Center Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 East 4th Street
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2134
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2134
Grades: PK-5
| 820 students
Rank: #44.
La Center Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Ne Lockwood Creek Rd
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2136
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2136
Grades: 6-8
| 413 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98629, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98629, WA include La Center High School, La Center Academy and La Center Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98629?
4 public schools are located in 98629.
What is the racial composition of students in 98629?
98629 public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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