For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 9,554 students in 98908, WA (there are 5 private schools, serving 371 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 98908, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98908, WA are Apple Valley Elementary School, Cottonwood Elementary School and Mountainview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98908 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98908, WA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98908, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Apple Valley Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7 N 88th Avenue
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2060
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2060
Grades: K-5
| 454 students
Rank: #22.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1041 S 96th Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2052
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2052
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
Rank: #33.
Mountainview Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
830 Stone Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2070
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2070
Grades: K-5
| 239 students
Rank: #44.
West Valley High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9800 Zier Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5900
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,574 students
Rank: #55.
Ahtanum Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3006 S Wiley Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2031
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2031
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: #66.
Wide Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 S 72nd Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2023
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2023
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
Rank: #77.
West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9206 Zier Road
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 823-2602
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 823-2602
Grades: 7-8
| 24 students
Rank: #88.
West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9206 Zier Road
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 823-2602
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 823-2602
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Rank: #99.
West Valley Innovation Center
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9206 Zier Road
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 902-8810
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 902-8810
Grades: 7-12
| 191 students
Rank: #1010.
West Valley Mid-level Campus
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7505 Zier Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5800
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,165 students
Rank: #1111.
Summitview Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6305 W Chestnut Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5540
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5540
Grades: K-5
| 492 students
Rank: #1212.
Whitney Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4411 W Nob Hill Blvd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 573-1900
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 573-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #1313.
Eisenhower High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
611 South 44th Avenue
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 573-2600
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 573-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,315 students
Rank: #1414.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
902 S 44th Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 573-2400
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 573-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 837 students
Rank: #1515.
Gilbert Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Douglas Dr
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 573-5800
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 573-5800
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: n/an/a
Esd 105 Open Doors
Alternative School
33 S 2nd Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 728-9870
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 728-9870
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Valley Open Doors
Alternative School
9800 Zier Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 823-2602
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 823-2602
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Rank: n/an/a
9206 Zier Road
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 823-2602
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 823-2602
Grades: K-6
| 24 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Valley Virtual University
Alternative School
9800 Zier Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5900
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
98908, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Achieve Online (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
4702a Tieton Dr
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 968-3014
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 968-3014
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
2700 Old Naches Highway
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-5050
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-5050
Grades: PK-2
| 293 students
9206 Zier Road
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5606
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5606
Grades: 9
| 401 students
1500 S 75th Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5700
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5700
Grades: 5-6
| 769 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98908, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98908, WA include Apple Valley Elementary School, Cottonwood Elementary School and Mountainview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98908?
19 public schools are located in 98908.
What percentage of students in 98908 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 98908 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98908?
98908 public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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