For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,311 students in 98541, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98541, WA are Elma Elementary School, Elma Middle School and Mary M. Knight School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98541 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98541, WA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98541, WA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elma Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1235 Monte-elma Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-2632
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-2632
Grades: PK-5
| 695 students
Rank: #22.
Elma Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
805 West Main
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-2237
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-2237
Grades: 6-8
| 370 students
Rank: #33.
Mary M. Knight School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2987 W Matlock Brady Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Grades: PK-12
| 186 students
Rank: n/an/a
705 W Waldrip
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-5086
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-5086
Grades: K-12
| 60 students
98541, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2987 W Matlock Brady Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Grades: PK-6
| 85 students
2987 W Matlock Brady Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Grades: 7-12
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 98541, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98541, WA include Elma Elementary School, Elma Middle School and Mary M. Knight School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98541?
4 public elementary schools are located in 98541.
What is the racial composition of students in 98541?
98541 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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