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Best Schools in 98516, WA
98516, WA has 23 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 13 elementary) serving 11,588 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in 98516 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 98516, WA
The top high schools in 98516, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Thurston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Thurston Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1440 Students
2. River Ridge High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Thurston Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1476 Students
3. Envision Career Academy
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Projected Test Scores
North Thurston Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 122 Students
4. Touchstone
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Projected Test Scores
Olympia School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 4 Students
Best Middle Schools in 98516, WA
The top middle schools in 98516, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pioneer Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Steilacoom Hist. School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 711 Students
2. Chinook Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Thurston Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 788 Students
3. Salish Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
North Thurston Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 735 Students
4. Nisqually Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
North Thurston Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 831 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 98516, WA
The top elementary schools in 98516, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Boston Harbor Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olympia School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 177 Students
2. South Bay Elementary
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North Thurston Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 588 Students
3. Meadows Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
North Thurston Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 759 Students
4. Olympic View Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
North Thurston Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 612 Students
5. Ignite Family Academy
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Projected Test Scores
North Thurston Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 75 Students
6. Evergreen Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Peninsula School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 280 Students
7. Pleasant Glade Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
North Thurston Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 644 Students
8. Lacey Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
North Thurston Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 382 Students
9. Mountain View Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
North Thurston Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 625 Students
10. Lydia Hawk Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
North Thurston Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 500 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 98516, WA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
98516, WA has a total population of 29,459 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 98516, 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 98516, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98516, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98516, 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 98516, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 98516, WA
How many schools are in 98516, WA?
98516, WA has 23 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 11,588 students in total.
How do schools in 98516 perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in 98516 score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 98516 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98516?
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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