For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,956 students in 98506, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 31 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 98506, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98506, WA are Boston Harbor Elementary School, South Bay Elementary School and North Thurston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98506 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98506, WA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98506, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boston Harbor Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7300 Zangle Rd Ne
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 596-6200
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 596-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 169 students
Rank: #22.
South Bay Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3845 Sleater Kinney Rd Ne
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 412-4640
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 412-4640
Grades: PK-5
| 587 students
Rank: #33.
North Thurston High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Sleater Kinney Rd Ne
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 412-4800
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 412-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,412 students
Rank: #44.
Reeves Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2200 Quince St Ne
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 596-3400
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 596-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 389 students
Rank: #55.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1417 San Francisco Ave Ne
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 596-6700
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 596-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98506, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98506, WA include Boston Harbor Elementary School, South Bay Elementary School and North Thurston High School.
How many public schools are located in 98506?
6 public schools are located in 98506.
What percentage of students in 98506 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 98506 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98506?
98506 public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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