For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,633 students in 98903, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98903, WA are Union Gap School, Ridgeview Elementary School and Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98903 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98903, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98903, WA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Gap School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3201 4th Street
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 248-3966
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 248-3966
Grades: PK-8
| 570 students
Rank: #22.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
609 W Washington Ave
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 573-1800
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 573-1800
Grades: K-5
| 535 students
Rank: #33.
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 S 18th St
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 573-1100
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 573-1100
Grades: K-5
| 528 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 98903, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98903, WA include Union Gap School, Ridgeview Elementary School and Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98903?
3 public elementary schools are located in 98903.
What is the racial composition of students in 98903?
98903 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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