Top 5 Best 98501 Washington Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 4,574 students in 98501, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in 98501, WA are Olympia High School, Olympia Regional Learning Academy and Tumwater High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 98501 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in 98501, WA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 98501 have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tumwater High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98501, WA Public High Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Olympia High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1302 North St Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,828 students
Rank: #22.
Olympia Regional Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2400 15th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7730
Grades: K-12
| 504 students
Rank: #33.
Tumwater High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700 Israel Road
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,139 students
Rank: #44.
Avanti High School
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1113 Legion Way Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
Rank: #55.
Pacific Northwest Connections Academy
(Math: 26% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Tumwater Blvd Se Ste B203
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 338-6340
Grades: 1-12
| 866 students
Rank: #66.
New Market High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7299 New Market Street Sw
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 570-4500
Grades: 10-12
| 55 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Market Skills Center
Vocational School
7299 New Market Street Sw
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 570-4500
Grades: 11-12
| 13 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
7299 New Market St Sw Bldge E
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7770
Grades: K-12
| 124 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 98501, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in 98501, WA include Olympia High School, Olympia Regional Learning Academy and Tumwater High School.
How many public high schools are located in 98501?
7 public high schools are located in 98501.
What is the racial composition of students in 98501?
98501 public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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