For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,144 students in 98579, WA.
The top ranked public schools in 98579, WA are Rochester High School, Grand Mound Elementary School and Rochester Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98579 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98579, WA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98579, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rochester High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19800 Carper Rd Sw
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5534
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5534
Grades: 9-12
| 600 students
Rank: #22.
Grand Mound Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7710 James Rd Sw
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5512
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5512
Grades: 3-5
| 512 students
Rank: #33.
Rochester Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9937 Highway 12 Sw
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5958
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5958
Grades: 6-8
| 494 students
Rank: n/an/a
H.e.a.r.t. High School
Alternative School
10140 Highway 12 Sw
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5534
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5534
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Rank: n/an/a
7440 James Rd
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5161
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5161
Grades: PK-2
| 505 students
98579, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10140 Highway 12 Sw #7 & 8
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5536
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5536
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98579, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98579, WA include Rochester High School, Grand Mound Elementary School and Rochester Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 98579?
5 public schools are located in 98579.
What is the racial composition of students in 98579?
98579 public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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