For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,588 students in 98550, WA.
The top ranked public schools in 98550, WA are Hoquiam High School, Central Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98550 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98550, WA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98550, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hoquiam High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 W. Emerson
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8210
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8210
Grades: 9-12
| 435 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 Simpson Avenue
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8230
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8230
Grades: 2-5
| 228 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Wood
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8250
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8250
Grades: 2-5
| 224 students
Rank: #44.
Hoquiam Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Spencer
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8220
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8220
Grades: 6-8
| 357 students
Rank: #55.
Hoquiam Homelink School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Simpson Ave
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8200
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8200
Grades: K-12
| 86 students
Rank: n/an/a
101 W Emerson
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8240
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8240
Grades: PK-1
| 258 students
98550, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3003 Cherry
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8265
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8265
Grades: 2-6
| 201 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98550, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98550, WA include Hoquiam High School, Central Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98550?
6 public schools are located in 98550.
What is the racial composition of students in 98550?
98550 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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