For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,719 students in 98901, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98901, WA are East Valley Elementary School, Terrace Heights Elementary School and East Valley Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98901 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98901, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98901, WA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Valley Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1951 Beaudry Road
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7600
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
Rank: #22.
Terrace Heights Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 N 41st St
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7800
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7800
Grades: K-5
| 461 students
Rank: #33.
East Valley Central Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2010 Beaudry Rd
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7500
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 833 students
Rank: #44.
Barge-lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
219 E I St
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5200
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: #55.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
723 S 8th St
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5100
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 612 students
Rank: #66.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
510 S 9th St
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-2300
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 738 students
98901, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 319 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 98901, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98901, WA include East Valley Elementary School, Terrace Heights Elementary School and East Valley Central Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98901?
6 public elementary schools are located in 98901.
What is the racial composition of students in 98901?
98901 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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