For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,836 students in 98513, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 111 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 98513, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98513, WA are Aspire Middle School, Meadows Elementary School and Horizons Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98513 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98513, WA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98513, WA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aspire Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5900 54th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4400
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
836 Deerbrush Dr Se
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4690
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4690
Gr: PK-5 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Horizons Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4601 67th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4710
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4710
Gr: K-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
River Ridge High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 River Ridge Drive Se
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4820
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4820
Gr: 9-12 | 1,547 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Chambers Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6501 Virginia St Se
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4400
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4400
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
11110 Conine Avenue Se
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 456-1311
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 456-1311
Gr: K-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 98513, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98513, WA include Aspire Middle School, Meadows Elementary School and Horizons Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98513?
6 public schools are located in 98513.
What percentage of students in 98513 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 98513 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98513?
98513 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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