Top 10 Best 98501 Washington Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 5,953 students in 98501, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98501, WA are Centennial Elementary School, Pioneer Elementary School and Washington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98501 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98501, WA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98501, WA Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2637 45th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #22.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1655 Carlyon Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3100 Cain Rd Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 754 students
Rank: #44.
Mckenny Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3250 Morse Merryman Rd Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #55.
East Olympia Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8700 Rich Road
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7150
Grades: K-6
| 517 students
Rank: #66.
Peter G Schmidt Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
237 Dennis Street Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7200
Grades: K-6
| 604 students
Rank: #77.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1225 Legion Way Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 200 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
213 21st Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-6400
Grades: K-5
| 241 students
Rank: #99.
Olympia Regional Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 15th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7730
Grades: 1-12
| 0 students
Rank: #1010.
Washington Connections - Mary M. Knight
(Math: 27% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Tumwater Blvd Se, Suite B2
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 338-6340
Grades: K-12
| 1,396 students
Rank: n/an/a
111 Tumwater Blvd Se Ste B203
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 338-6340
Grades: 1-12
| 866 students
Rank: n/an/a
7299 New Market St Sw Bldge E
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7770
Grades: K-12
| 239 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 98501 Washington

98501, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2400 15th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7730
Grades: PK-8
| 167 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 98501, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98501, WA include Centennial Elementary School, Pioneer Elementary School and Washington Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98501, WA?
12 public elementary schools are located in 98501, WA.
What is the racial composition of students in 98501, WA?
98501, WA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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