For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,057 students in 98516, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98516, WA are Olympic View Elementary School, Ignite Family Academy and Pleasant Glade Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98516 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98516, WA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98516, WA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Olympic View Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1330 Horne Ave Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4660
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4660
Gr: K-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Ignite Family Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
411 6th Avenue Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4907
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4907
Gr: K-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Glade Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1920 Abernethy Rd Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4620
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4620
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Chinook Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4301 6th Ave Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4760
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4760
Gr: 6-8 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Salish Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8605 Campus Glen Dr Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4780
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4780
Gr: 6-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Summit Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 College Street Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4908
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4908
Gr: K-12 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
98516, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
South Sound High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
411 College St Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4880
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4880
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 98516, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98516, WA include Olympic View Elementary School, Ignite Family Academy and Pleasant Glade Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98516?
6 public elementary schools are located in 98516.
What is the racial composition of students in 98516?
98516 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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