Best Northwest Olympia Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 319 students in the neighborhood of Northwest Olympia, Olympia, WA.
The top-ranked public school in Northwest Olympia is Garfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northwest Olympia, Olympia, WA public school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Olympia, Olympia, WA (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
325 Plymouth St Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Olympia, Olympia, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Olympia, Olympia, WA include Garfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Olympia, Olympia?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Olympia, Olympia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northwest Olympia, Olympia?
the neighborhood of Northwest Olympia, Olympia public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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