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Best Schools in 98589, WA
98589, WA has 20 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 8 elementary) serving 11,336 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in 98589 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 98589, WA
The top high schools in 98589, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Yelm High School 12
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Yelm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1634 Students
2. Tumwater High School
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Tumwater School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1111 Students
3. Rainier Senior High School
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Rainier School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 246 Students
4. Tenino High School
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Tenino School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 375 Students
5. Centralia High School
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Centralia School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 986 Students
6. Rochester High School
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Rochester School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 600 Students
Best Middle Schools in 98589, WA
The top middle schools in 98589, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. George Bush Middle School
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Tumwater School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 747 Students
2. Ridgeline Middle School
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Yelm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students
3. Rainier Middle School
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Rainier School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 225 Students
4. Rochester Middle School
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Rochester School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 495 Students
5. Tenino Middle School
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Tenino School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 334 Students
6. Centralia Middle School
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Centralia School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 549 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 98589, WA
The top elementary schools in 98589, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Olympia Elementary
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Tumwater School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 605 Students
2. Rainier Elementary School
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Rainier School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students
3. Yelm Prairie Elementary
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Yelm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 440 Students
4. Grand Mound Elementary
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Rochester School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 499 Students
5. Tenino Elementary School
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Tenino School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 282 Students
6. Oakview Elementary School
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Centralia School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 356 Students
7. Parkside Elementary
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Tenino School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 296 Students
8. Rochester Primary School
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Rochester School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 522 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 98589, WA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
98589, WA has a total population of 8,055 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 98589, 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 98589, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98589, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98589, WA.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 98589, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 98589, WA
How many schools are in 98589, WA?
98589, WA has 20 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 11,336 students in total.
How do schools in 98589 perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in 98589 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 98589 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98589?
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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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 38%
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
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