For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 9,554 students in 98908, WA (there are , serving 371 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 98908, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98908, WA are Apple Valley Elementary School, Cottonwood Elementary School and Mountainview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98908 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98908, WA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98908, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Apple Valley Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7 N 88th Avenue
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2060
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2060
Gr: K-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1041 S 96th Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2052
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2052
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mountainview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
830 Stone Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2070
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2070
Gr: K-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Ahtanum Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3006 S Wiley Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2031
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2031
Gr: K-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Wide Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 S 72nd Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2023
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2023
Gr: K-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
West Valley High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9800 Zier Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5900
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,574 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9206 Zier Road
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 823-2602
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 823-2602
Gr: 7-8 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9206 Zier Road
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 823-2602
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 823-2602
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #99.
West Valley Mid-level Campus
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7505 Zier Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5800
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,165 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
West Valley Innovation Center
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9206 Zier Road
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 902-8810
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 902-8810
Gr: 7-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Summitview Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6305 W Chestnut Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5540
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5540
Gr: K-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Whitney Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4411 W Nob Hill Blvd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 573-1900
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 573-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1313.
Eisenhower High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
611 South 44th Avenue
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 573-2600
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 573-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,315 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1414.
Gilbert Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Douglas Dr
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 573-5800
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 573-5800
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1515.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
902 S 44th Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 573-2400
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 573-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Esd 105 Open Doors
Alternative School
33 S 2nd Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 728-9870
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 728-9870
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
West Valley Open Doors
Alternative School
9800 Zier Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 823-2602
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 823-2602
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
9206 Zier Road
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 823-2602
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 823-2602
Gr: K-6 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
West Valley Virtual University
Alternative School
9800 Zier Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5900
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 28%
98908, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2700 Old Naches Highway
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-5050
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-5050
Gr: PK-2 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
9206 Zier Road
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5606
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5606
Gr: 9 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
1500 S 75th Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5700
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5700
Gr: 5-6 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98908, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98908, WA include Apple Valley Elementary School, Cottonwood Elementary School and Mountainview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98908?
19 public schools are located in 98908.
What percentage of students in 98908 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 98908 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98908?
98908 public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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