For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,764 students in 98901, WA (there are , serving 740 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 98901, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98901, WA are Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center, East Valley High School and East Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98901 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98901, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98901, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1120 S 18th St.
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5500
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5500
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
East Valley High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1900 Beaudry Road
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7420
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7420
Gr: 9-12 | 1,045 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
East Valley Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1951 Beaudry Road
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7600
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Terrace Heights Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 N 41st St
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7800
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7800
Gr: K-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
East Valley Central Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2010 Beaudry Rd
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7500
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Barge-lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
219 E I St
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5200
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
723 S 8th St
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5100
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
510 S 9th St
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-2300
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
98901, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Yakima Open Doors (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1120 S 18th St, Portable A
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5580
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5580
Gr: 9-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 319:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98901, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98901, WA include Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center, East Valley High School and East Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98901?
8 public schools are located in 98901.
What percentage of students in 98901 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 98901 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98901?
98901 public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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