For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,054 students in 98502, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98502, WA are Jefferson Middle School, Griffin School and Thurgood Marshall Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98502 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98502, WA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98502, WA Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Conger Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-3200
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 447 students
Rank: #22.
Griffin School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6530 33rd Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 866-2515
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 866-2515
Grades: PK-8
| 577 students
Rank: #33.
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3939 20th Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-7600
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 441 students
Rank: #44.
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1919 Road Sixty Five Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-7400
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Garfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
325 Plymouth St Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-6900
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mclane Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Delphi Rd Sw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-6600
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #77.
Leland P Brown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 26th Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-6800
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-6800
Grades: K-5
| 316 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 98502, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98502, WA include Jefferson Middle School, Griffin School and Thurgood Marshall Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98502?
7 public elementary schools are located in 98502.
What is the racial composition of students in 98502?
98502 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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