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Best 98520 Washington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 3,361 students in 98520, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 133 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 98520, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98520, WA are Harbor Open Doors, Central Park Elementary School and Mcdermoth Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98520 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98520, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98520, WA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harbor Open Doors
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 N. Williams St.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2180
Gr: 10-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Central Park Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 School Road
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2170
Gr: K-5 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Mcdermoth Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
409 North K St
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2121
Gr: K-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
J M Weatherwax High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
410 North G Street
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2043
Gr: 9-12 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
A J West Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Bay Ave.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2131
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Robert Gray Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1516 North B St
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2140
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Stevens Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 S. Farragut
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2150
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Wishkah Valley Elementary/high School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4640 Wishkah Rd.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 532-3128
Gr: K-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Miller Junior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 E Lindstrom
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1010.
Grays Harbor Juvenile Detention
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
103 Junction City Rd.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2189
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Grays Harbor Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 N. Williams St.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2180
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 64:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Harbor Junior/senior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 N. Williams St.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2180
Gr: 7-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Hopkins Elementary School
1313 Pacific
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2190
Gr: PK | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Twin Harbors A Branch Of New Market Skills Center
Vocational School
410 North G Street
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2040
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 98520, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98520, WA include Harbor Open Doors, Central Park Elementary School and Mcdermoth Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98520?
14 public schools are located in 98520.
What percentage of students in 98520 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 98520 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98520?
98520 public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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