For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,511 students in 98579, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98579, WA are Grand Mound Elementary School and Rochester Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98579 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98579, WA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98579, WA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand Mound Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7710 James Rd Sw
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5512
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5512
Gr: 3-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Rochester Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9937 Highway 12 Sw
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5958
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5958
Gr: 6-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
7440 James Rd
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5161
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5161
Gr: PK-2 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
98579, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10140 Highway 12 Sw #7 & 8
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5536
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5536
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 98579, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98579, WA include Grand Mound Elementary School and Rochester Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98579?
3 public elementary schools are located in 98579.
What is the racial composition of students in 98579?
98579 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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