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Best Schools in 98501, WA
98501, WA has 42 public schools (10 high, 8 middle, 21 elementary) serving 20,237 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in 98501 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 98501, WA
The top high schools in 98501, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Olympia High School
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Olympia School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1838 Students
2. A G West Black Hills High School
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Tumwater School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 833 Students
3. North Thurston High School
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North Thurston Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1440 Students
4. Tumwater High School
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Tumwater School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1111 Students
5. Tenino High School
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Tenino School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 375 Students
6. Timberline High School
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North Thurston Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1404 Students
7. Avanti High School
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Olympia School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 156 Students
8. Cascadia High School
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Tumwater School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 109 Students
9. New Market High School
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Tumwater School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 31 Students
10. New Market Skills Center
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Tumwater School District • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 114 Students
Best Middle Schools in 98501, WA
The top middle schools in 98501, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olympia School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 750 Students
2. Jefferson Middle School
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Olympia School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 447 Students
3. Reeves Middle School
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Olympia School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 392 Students
4. Tumwater Middle School
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Tumwater School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 616 Students
5. George Bush Middle School
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Tumwater School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 747 Students
6. Komachin Middle School
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North Thurston Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 643 Students
7. Chinook Middle School
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North Thurston Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 788 Students
8. Tenino Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Tenino School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 334 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 98501, WA
The top elementary schools in 98501, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centennial Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Olympia School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 478 Students
2. Pioneer Elementary School
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Olympia School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 380 Students
3. Roosevelt Elementary School
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Olympia School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 382 Students
4. Mckenny Elementary
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Olympia School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 393 Students
5. Michael T Simmons Elementary
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Tumwater School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 479 Students
6. Lincoln Elementary School
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Olympia School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 270 Students
7. Horizons Elementary
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North Thurston Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 468 Students
8. East Olympia Elementary
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Tumwater School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 605 Students
9. Madison Elementary School
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Olympia School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 197 Students
10. Tumwater Hill Elementary
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Tumwater School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 98501, WA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
98501, WA has a total population of 45,353 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 98501, WA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 98501, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
40.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.71 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
36.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98501, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98501, WA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 98501, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 98501, WA
How many schools are in 98501, WA?
98501, WA has 42 public schools: 10 high schools, 8 middle schools and 21 elementary schools, serving 20,237 students in total.
How do schools in 98501 perform on state tests?
On average, 42 schools in 98501 score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in 98501 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98501?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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