For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 5,636 students in 98501, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98501, WA are Pioneer Elementary School, Centennial 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 50% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% 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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98501, WA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1655 Carlyon Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-6500
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2637 45th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-8300
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3100 Cain Rd Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-3000
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
213 21st Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-6400
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-6400
Gr: K-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Mckenny Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3250 Morse Merryman Rd Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-8400
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
East Olympia Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8700 Rich Road
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7150
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7150
Gr: PK-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Olympia Regional Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 15th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7730
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7730
Gr: K-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #88.
Peter G Schmidt Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
237 Dennis Street Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7200
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #99.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1225 Legion Way Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-6300
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
98501, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2400 15th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7730
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7730
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
7299 New Market St Sw Bldge E
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7770
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7770
Gr: K-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 98501, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98501, WA include Pioneer Elementary School, Centennial Elementary School and Washington Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98501?
11 public elementary schools are located in 98501.
What is the racial composition of students in 98501?
98501 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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