For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,431 students in Yelm, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 165 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Yelm, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Yelm, WA are Mill Pond Elementary School, Mckenna Elementary School and Fort Stevens Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yelm, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 59% statewide average). Schools in Yelm have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Yelm, WA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mill Pond Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
909 Mill Rd. Se
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-3400
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-3400
Grades: PK-6
| 321 students
Rank: #22.
Mckenna Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35120 Sr 507 Se
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-2400
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-2400
Grades: PK-6
| 366 students
Rank: #33.
Fort Stevens Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16525 100th Way Se
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-4800
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-4800
Grades: PK-6
| 468 students
Rank: #44.
Yelm Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16535 110th Ave. Se
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-6261
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-6261
Grades: PK-6
| 430 students
Rank: #55.
Yelm High School 12
(Math: 35% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1315 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-7777
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-7777
Grades: 9-12
| 1,617 students
Rank: #66.
Ridgeline Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10605 Carter St Se
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-1100
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-1100
Grades: 6-9
| 585 students
Rank: #77.
Southworth Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13849 Yelm Hwy Se
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-2500
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-2500
Grades: PK-6
| 576 students
Rank: #88.
Yelm Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
402 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-3600
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-3600
Grades: 6-9
| 680 students
Rank: #99.
Lackamas Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16240 Bald Hill Rd
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 894-6000
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 894-6000
Grades: PK-6
| 315 students
Rank: #1010.
Yelm Extension School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
107 First St. N
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-6223
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-6223
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Yelm, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Yelm, WA include Mill Pond Elementary School, Mckenna Elementary School and Fort Stevens Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Yelm, WA?
10 public schools are located in Yelm, WA.
What percentage of students in Yelm, WA go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Yelm, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Yelm, WA?
Yelm, WA public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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