For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,431 students in 98321, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98321, WA are Mountain Meadow Elementary School, Elk Ridge Elementary School and Foothills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98321 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98321, WA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98321, WA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11812 Mundy Loss Rd
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3356
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3356
Gr: 1-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Elk Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
340 White River Park Rd
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3354
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3354
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Foothills Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10621 234th Ave E.
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3355
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3355
Gr: 1-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Glacier Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
240 North C St
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3395
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3395
Gr: 6-8 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
98321, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Collins Alternative Programs (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
27515 120th St E
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-1182
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-1182
Gr: 4-12
27515 120th St. E
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3353
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3353
Gr: 6-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
250 West Main
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3389
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3389
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 98321, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98321, WA include Mountain Meadow Elementary School, Elk Ridge Elementary School and Foothills Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98321?
5 public elementary schools are located in 98321.
What is the racial composition of students in 98321?
98321 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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