For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,807 students in 98823, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 193 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 98823, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98823, WA are Parkway School, Ephrata Middle School and Ephrata High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98823 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98823, WA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98823, WA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkway School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1011 Parkway Blvd
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-9729
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-9729
Grades: 5-6
| 407 students
Rank: #22.
Ephrata Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
384 A St Se
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-4659
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-4659
Grades: 7-8
| 450 students
Rank: #33.
Ephrata High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
333 4th Ave Nw
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-5285
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-5285
Grades: 9-12
| 882 students
Rank: #44.
Columbia Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
60 H Se
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-2882
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-2882
Grades: K-4
| 470 students
Rank: #55.
Grant Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
451 3rd Nw
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-4676
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-4676
Grades: PK-4
| 490 students
Rank: n/an/a
Beezley Springs Elementary School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
501 C St Nw
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-5881
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-5881
Grades: PK-1
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sage Hills Open Doors Youth Re-engagement Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
333 4th Ave Nw
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-5285
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-5285
Grades: 10-12
| 26 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tiger Cubs Eceap
Magnet School
35 K St Se
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-7547
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-7547
Grades: PK
| 75 students
98823, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
303 Able Rd
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-5690
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-5690
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Sage Hills High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
35 K St Se
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-7547
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-7547
Grades: 8-12
| 50 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98823, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98823, WA include Parkway School, Ephrata Middle School and Ephrata High School.
How many public schools are located in 98823?
8 public schools are located in 98823.
What percentage of students in 98823 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 98823 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98823?
98823 public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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