For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,300 students in 98502, WA (there are , serving 330 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 98502, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98502, WA are Jefferson Middle School, Capital High School and Griffin School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98502 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98502, WA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98502, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Conger Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-3200
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Capital High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2707 Conger Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-8000
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,326 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Griffin School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6530 33rd Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 866-2515
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 866-2515
Gr: PK-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1919 Road Sixty Five Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-7400
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3939 20th Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-7600
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Mclane Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Delphi Rd Sw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-6600
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
325 Plymouth St Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-6900
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
Leland P Brown Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 26th Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-6800
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-6800
Gr: K-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98502, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98502, WA include Jefferson Middle School, Capital High School and Griffin School.
How many public schools are located in 98502?
8 public schools are located in 98502.
What percentage of students in 98502 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 98502 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98502?
98502 public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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