For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,798 students in 98942, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 45 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 98942, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98942, WA are Selah Academy Online, Selah Middle School and Selah Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98942 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98942, WA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98942, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Selah Academy Online
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 W Naches Ave
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8062
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8062
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: #22.
Selah Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
411 North First Street
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8400
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8400
Grades: 6-8
| 909 students
Rank: #33.
Selah Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 West Fremont
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8300
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8300
Grades: 3-5
| 813 students
Rank: #44.
Selah High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 North First Street
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8500
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,124 students
Rank: #55.
Selah Homelink
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
308 W Naches Ave
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8280
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8280
Grades: K-8
| 20 students
Rank: n/an/a
408 North First Street
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8100
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8100
Grades: 1-2
| 533 students
Rank: n/an/a
208 S 3rd St
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-7900
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-7900
Grades: PK-K
| 382 students
Rank: n/an/a
2280 Wa-821
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8062
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8062
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Selah Academy Reengagement Program
Alternative School
308 W Naches Ave
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8062
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8062
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Viking Choice
Alternative School
308 W Naches Ave
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8062
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8062
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
98942, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
408 North First Street
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8100
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8100
Grades: PK-4
| 645 students
316 West Naches Avenue
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 697-0675
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 697-0675
Grades: PK-4
| 635 students
1401 West Fremont Avenue
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8300
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8300
Grades: 5-7
| 794 students
105 W Bartlett Ave
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 697-0714
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 697-0714
Grades: 12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98942, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98942, WA include Selah Academy Online, Selah Middle School and Selah Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in 98942?
10 public schools are located in 98942.
What percentage of students in 98942 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 98942 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98942?
98942 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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