For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,738 students in Yelm, WA (there are , serving 174 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Yelm, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Yelm, WA are Mill Pond Elementary School, Mckenna Elementary School and Yelm Prairie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yelm, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Yelm have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Yelm, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mill Pond Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
909 Mill Rd. Se
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-3400
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Mckenna Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35120 Sr 507 Se
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-2400
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Yelm Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16535 110th Ave. Se
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-6261
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-6261
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Southworth Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13849 Yelm Hwy Se
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-2500
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Fort Stevens Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16525 100th Way Se
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-4800
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Ridgeline Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10605 Carter St Se
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-1100
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Yelm High School 12
(Math: 24% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1315 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-7777
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-7777
Gr: 9-12 | 1,677 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Yelm Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
402 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-3600
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #99.
Lackamas Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16240 Bald Hill Rd
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 894-6000
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 894-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Yelm Extension School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
107 First St. N
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-6223
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-6223
Gr: 9-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Yelm, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Yelm, WA include Mill Pond Elementary School, Mckenna Elementary School and Yelm Prairie Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Yelm?
10 public schools are located in Yelm.
What percentage of students in Yelm go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Yelm are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Yelm?
Yelm public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Yelm are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Yelm include: Southworth Elementary School vs. Mill Pond Elementary School, Ridgeline Middle School vs. Yelm Middle School, Yelm Middle School vs. Ridgeline Middle School
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