For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,887 students in 98506, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 31 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 98506, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98506, WA are Boston Harbor Elementary School, South Bay Elementary School and North Thurston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98506 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98506, WA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98506, WA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boston Harbor Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7300 Zangle Rd Ne
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 596-6200
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 596-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
South Bay Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3845 Sleater Kinney Rd Ne
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 412-4640
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 412-4640
Gr: PK-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
North Thurston High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Sleater Kinney Rd Ne
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 412-4800
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 412-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,378 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Reeves Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2200 Quince St Ne
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 596-3400
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 596-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1417 San Francisco Ave Ne
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 596-6700
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 596-6700
Gr: K-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
2010 N Puget St
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 596-6100
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 596-6100
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 98506, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98506, WA include Boston Harbor Elementary School, South Bay Elementary School and North Thurston High School.
How many public schools are located in 98506?
6 public schools are located in 98506.
What percentage of students in 98506 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 98506 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98506?
98506 public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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