For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 91 students in 98571, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 17 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 98571, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public school in 98571, WA is Pacific Beach Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 98571 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98571, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98571, WA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pacific Beach Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11 Fourth Street
Pacific Beach, WA 98571
(360) 276-4512
Pacific Beach, WA 98571
(360) 276-4512
Gr: PK-6 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 98571, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98571, WA include Pacific Beach Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98571?
1 public schools are located in 98571.
What percentage of students in 98571 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 98571 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98571?
98571 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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