For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,198 students in 98951, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in 98951, WA are Pace Alternative High School, Satus Elementary School and Wapato High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98951 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98951, WA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98951, WA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pace Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 S. Wasco Avenue
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-6138
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-6138
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Satus Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
910 S. Camas Avenue
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-2177
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-2177
Gr: 3-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Wapato High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1202 South Camas Avenue
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-3138
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-3138
Gr: 9-12 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1309 S Camas Ave
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-4180
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-4180
Gr: 3-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Wapato Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1309 Kateri Lane
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-2173
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-2173
Gr: 6-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
1010 South Camas Ave
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-3134
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-3134
Gr: PK-2 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
1307 S Camas Avenue
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-5038
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-5038
Gr: K-2 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
212 W 3rd St
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-4181
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-4181
Gr: 6-8 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
212 W 3rd St
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-4181
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-4181
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
212 W 3rd St
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-4181
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-4181
Gr: K-5 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 98951, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98951, WA include Pace Alternative High School, Satus Elementary School and Wapato High School.
How many public schools are located in 98951?
10 public schools are located in 98951.
What is the racial composition of students in 98951?
98951 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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