Best 98908 Washington Public Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 9,490 students in 98908, WA (there are 5 private schools, serving 371 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 98908, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98908, WA are Apple Valley Elementary School, Cottonwood Elementary School and Mountainview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98908 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98908, WA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98908, WA Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Apple Valley Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7 N 88th Avenue
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2060
Gr: K-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1041 S 96th Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2052
Gr: K-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mountainview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
830 Stone Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2070
Gr: K-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Ahtanum Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3006 S Wiley Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2031
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Wide Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 S 72nd Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2023
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
West Valley High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9800 Zier Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,494 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9206 Zier Road
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 823-2602
Gr: 7-8 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
West Valley Mid-level Campus
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7505 Zier Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,167 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
West Valley Innovation Center
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9206 Zier Road
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 902-8810
Gr: 7-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Summitview Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6305 W Chestnut Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5540
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Whitney Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4411 W Nob Hill Blvd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 573-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1212.
Eisenhower High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
611 South 44th Avenue
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 573-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,258 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1313.
Gilbert Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4400 Douglas Dr
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 573-5800
Gr: K-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1414.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
902 S 44th Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 573-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Esd 105 Open Doors
Alternative School
33 S 2nd Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 728-9870
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
West Valley Open Doors
Alternative School
9800 Zier Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 823-2602
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
9206 Zier Road
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 823-2602
Gr: K-6 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
West Valley Virtual University
Alternative School
9800 Zier Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
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98908, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Achieve Online (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
4702a Tieton Dr
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 968-3014
Gr: K-12
2700 Old Naches Highway
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-5050
Gr: PK-2 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
9206 Zier Road
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5606
Gr: 9 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
1500 S 75th Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5700
Gr: 5-6 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 98908, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98908, WA include Apple Valley Elementary School, Cottonwood Elementary School and Mountainview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98908?
19 public schools are located in 98908.
What percentage of students in 98908 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 98908 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98908?
98908 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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