For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,071 students in 98516, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98516, WA are Olympic View Elementary School, Pleasant Glade Elementary School and Chinook Middle 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 33% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), 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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98516, WA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Olympic View Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1330 Horne Ave Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4660
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4660
Grades: K-5
| 609 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Glade Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1920 Abernethy Rd Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4620
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4620
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #33.
Chinook Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4301 6th Ave Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4760
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4760
Grades: 6-8
| 710 students
Rank: #44.
Summit Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 College Street Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4908
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4908
Grades: K-12
| 365 students
Rank: #55.
Ignite Family Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
411 6th Avenue Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4907
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4907
Grades: K-8
| 93 students
Rank: #66.
Salish Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8605 Campus Glen Dr Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4780
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4780
Grades: 6-8
| 787 students
98516, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
South Sound High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
411 College St Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4880
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4880
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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, Pleasant Glade Elementary School and Chinook Middle 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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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