For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 631 students in 98570, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98570, WA are Onalaska Elementary School and Onalaska Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98570 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98570, WA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98570, WA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Onalaska Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
540 Carlisle Ave.
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4115
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4115
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #22.
Onalaska Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
280 5th Street W
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4111
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4111
Grades: 6-8
| 218 students
98570, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carlisle Lake Alternative School Youth Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
540 Carlisle Ave
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4111
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4111
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Cva - Onalaska (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
540 Carlisle Ave.
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4111
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4111
Grades: K-5
| 40 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 98570, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98570, WA include Onalaska Elementary School and Onalaska Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98570?
2 public elementary schools are located in 98570.
What is the racial composition of students in 98570?
98570 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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