For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,923 students in 98901, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 740 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 98901, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98901, WA are Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center, East Valley High School and East Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98901 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98901, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98901, WA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1120 S 18th St.
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5500
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Rank: #22.
East Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 Beaudry Road
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7420
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7420
Grades: 9-12
| 1,036 students
Rank: #33.
East Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1951 Beaudry Road
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7600
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #44.
Terrace Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 N 41st St
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7800
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7800
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #55.
East Valley Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2010 Beaudry Rd
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7500
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 801 students
Rank: #66.
Barge-lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
219 E I St
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5200
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: #77.
Adams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
723 S 8th St
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5100
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 616 students
Rank: #88.
Washington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
510 S 9th St
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-2300
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 751 students
Rank: n/an/a
Yakima Open Doors
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1120 S 18th St, Portable A
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5580
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5580
Grades: 9-12
| 170 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98901, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98901, WA include Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center, East Valley High School and East Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98901?
9 public schools are located in 98901.
What percentage of students in 98901 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 98901 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98901?
98901 public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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