For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,502 students in 98642, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 353 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 98642, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98642, WA are Union Ridge Elementary School, South Ridge Elementary School and Ridgefield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98642 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98642, WA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98642, WA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
330 N Fifth Ave
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 750-7600
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 750-7600
Grades: K-4
| 713 students
Rank: #22.
South Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
502 Nw 199th Street
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 619-1500
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 619-1500
Grades: K-4
| 720 students
Rank: #33.
Ridgefield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2630 S Hillhurst Road
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 619-1320
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 619-1320
Grades: 9-12
| 1,133 students
Rank: #44.
View Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3215 S Hillhurst Rd
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 619-1400
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 619-1400
Grades: 7-8
| 591 students
Rank: #55.
Wisdom Ridge Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5645 S 11th St Ste A101
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 295-8500
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 295-8500
Grades: K-12
| 124 students
Rank: #66.
Sunset Ridge Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3215 South Hillhurst Road
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 619-1420
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 619-1420
Grades: 5-6
| 629 students
Rank: #77.
Tukes Valley Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20601 Ne 167th Avenue
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 885-6200
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 885-6200
Grades: PK-4
| 515 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ridgefield Early Learning Center
Magnet School
510 Pioneer Street
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 619-3333
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 619-3333
Grades: PK
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98642, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98642, WA include Union Ridge Elementary School, South Ridge Elementary School and Ridgefield High School.
How many public schools are located in 98642?
8 public schools are located in 98642.
What percentage of students in 98642 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 98642 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98642?
98642 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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