For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,668 students in 98597, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 174 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 98597, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98597, WA are Mill Pond Elementary School, Mckenna Elementary School and Yelm Extension School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98597 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98597, WA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98597, WA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mill Pond Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
909 Mill Rd. Se
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-3400
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #22.
Mckenna Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35120 Sr 507 Se
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-2400
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #33.
Yelm Extension School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
107 First St. N
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-6223
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-6223
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
Rank: #44.
Southworth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13849 Yelm Hwy Se
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-2500
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 628 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Fort Stevens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16525 100th Way Se
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-4800
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Yelm Prairie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16535 110th Ave. Se
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-6261
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-6261
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #77.
Ridgeline Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10605 Carter St Se
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-1100
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-1100
Grades: 6-8
| 574 students
Rank: #88.
Yelm High School 12
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1315 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-7777
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-7777
Grades: 9-12
| 1,634 students
Rank: #99.
Lackamas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16240 Bald Hill Rd
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 894-6000
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 894-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: #1010.
Yelm Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
402 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-3600
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 696 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98597, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98597, WA include Mill Pond Elementary School, Mckenna Elementary School and Yelm Extension School.
How many public schools are located in 98597?
10 public schools are located in 98597.
What percentage of students in 98597 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 98597 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98597?
98597 public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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