For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,153 students in 98550, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98550, WA are Central Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Hoquiam Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98550 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98550, WA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98550, WA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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 elementary schools in 98550, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98550, WA include Central Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Hoquiam Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98550?
5 public elementary schools are located in 98550.
What is the racial composition of students in 98550?
98550 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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