Top 10 Best 98908 Washington Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 5,293 students in 98908, WA.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 98908 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98908, WA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98908, WA Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Apple Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7 N 88th Avenue
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2060
Grades: K-5
| 417 students
Rank: #22.
Cottonwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1041 S 96th Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2052
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #33.
Mountainview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
830 Stone Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2070
Grades: K-5
| 233 students
Rank: #44.
Ahtanum Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3006 S Wiley Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2031
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
Rank: #55.
Wide Hollow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1000 S 72nd Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2023
Grades: K-5
| 456 students
Rank: #66.
West Valley Mid-level Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7505 Zier Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,194 students
Rank: #77.
Summitview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6305 W Chestnut Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5540
Grades: K-5
| 501 students
Rank: #88.
Whitney Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4411 W Nob Hill Blvd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 573-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #99.
Wilson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
902 S 44th Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 573-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 856 students
Rank: #1010.
Gilbert Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4400 Douglas Dr
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 573-5800
Grades: K-5
| 413 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Valley Virtual Academy K-6
Magnet School
9206 Zier Road
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 823-2602
Grades: K-6
| 30 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 98908 Washington

98908, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4702a Tieton Dr
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 968-3014
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
2700 Old Naches Highway
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-5050
Grades: PK-2
| 293 students
9206 Zier Road
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5606
Grades: 9
| 401 students
1500 S 75th Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5700
Grades: 5-6
| 769 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 98908, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98908, WA include Apple Valley Elementary School, Cottonwood Elementary School and Mountainview Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98908?
11 public elementary schools are located in 98908.
What is the racial composition of students in 98908?
98908 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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