For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,688 students in 98903, WA (there are , serving 235 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 98903, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98903, WA are Union Gap School, Ridgeview Elementary School and Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98903 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98903, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98903, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Gap School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3201 4th Street
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 248-3966
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 248-3966
Grades: PK-8
| 570 students
Rank: #22.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
609 W Washington Ave
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 573-1800
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 573-1800
Grades: K-5
| 535 students
Rank: #33.
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 S 18th St
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 573-1100
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 573-1100
Grades: K-5
| 528 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Valley Preschool
Special Education School
3006 S Wiley Rd
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 965-2031
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 965-2031
Grades: PK
| 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98903, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98903, WA include Union Gap School, Ridgeview Elementary School and Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98903?
4 public schools are located in 98903.
What percentage of students in 98903 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 98903 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98903?
98903 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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