For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 7,229 students in 98801, WA (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,100 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 98801, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98801, WA are Sunnyslope Elementary School, Valley Academy Of Learning K-8 and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98801 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98801, WA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98801, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunnyslope Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3109 School Street
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-8803
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-8803
Grades: K-5
| 306 students
Rank: #22.
Valley Academy Of Learning K-8
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1911 N Wenatchee Avenue
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-6417
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-6417
Grades: K-8
| 174 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1401 Washington St.
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-5504
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-5504
Grades: K-5
| 480 students
Rank: #44.
Wenatchee High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 Millerdale Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-8117
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-8117
Grades: 9-12
| 2,027 students
Rank: #55.
Skill Source
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
233 N Chelan St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-3369
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-3369
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: #66.
Foothills Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1410 Maple St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 664-8961
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 664-8961
Grades: 6-8
| 572 students
Rank: #77.
Pinnacles Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
504 S. Chelan Ave.
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(805) 669-8801
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(805) 669-8801
Grades: 6-9
| 221 students
Rank: #88.
John Newbery Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
850 Western
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 664-8930
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 664-8930
Grades: K-5
| 417 students
Rank: #99.
Pioneer Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1620 Russell St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-7171
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-7171
Grades: 6-8
| 519 students
Rank: #1010.
Valley Online Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1510 Ninth Street
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-8161
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-8161
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
Rank: #1111.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1130 Princeton
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-5351
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-5351
Grades: K-5
| 411 students
Rank: #1212.
Westside High School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1510 Ninth
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-7947
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-7947
Grades: 9-12
| 258 students
Rank: #1313.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1224 Methow St.
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-5710
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-5710
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Rank: #1414.
Mission View Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Terminal Avenue
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-5851
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-5851
Grades: K-5
| 428 students
Rank: #1515.
Orchard Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1024 Orchard Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-7745
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-7745
Grades: 6-8
| 405 students
Rank: #1616.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Alaska St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-7256
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-7256
Grades: K-5
| 339 students
Rank: n/an/a
316 Washington St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 664-5552
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 664-5552
Grades: 3-12
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education School
Special Education School
112 So. Elliott Street
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-7117
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-7117
Grades: PK-9
| 159 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wenatchee Valley Technical Skills Center
Vocational School
327 E Penny Road Ste D
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-8827
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-8827
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
98801, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
North Central Technical Skills Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
327 East Penny Rd
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-8827
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-8827
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Valley Academy Of Learning (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1911 N Wenatche Avenue
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-6417
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-6417
Grades: K-12
| 177 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98801, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98801, WA include Sunnyslope Elementary School, Valley Academy Of Learning K-8 and Washington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98801?
19 public schools are located in 98801.
What percentage of students in 98801 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 98801 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98801?
98801 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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