For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,369 students in 98502, WA (there are 3 private schools, serving 435 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 98502, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 98502, WA are Jefferson Middle School, Capital High School and Mclane Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98502 have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 59% statewide average). Schools in 98502, WA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98502, WA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2200 Conger Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-3200
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-3200
Grades: 5-8
| 447 students
Rank: #22.
Capital High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2707 Conger Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-8000
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,378 students
Rank: #33.
Mclane Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Delphi Rd Sw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-6600
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #44.
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3939 20th Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-7600
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 447 students
Rank: #55.
Griffin School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6530 33rd Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 866-2515
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 866-2515
Grades: PK-8
| 622 students
Rank: #66.
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1919 Road Sixty Five Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-7400
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #77.
Leland P Brown Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2000 26th Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-6800
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-6800
Grades: K-5
| 323 students
Rank: #88.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
325 Plymouth St Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-6900
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98502, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98502, WA include Jefferson Middle School, Capital High School and Mclane Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98502, WA?
8 public schools are located in 98502, WA.
What percentage of students in 98502, WA go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 98502, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98502, WA?
98502, WA public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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