For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 933 students in 98857, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 15 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 98857, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98857, WA are Warden High School, Warden Elementary School and Warden Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98857 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98857, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98857, WA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Warden High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 W Beck Way
Warden, WA 98857
(509) 349-2581
Warden, WA 98857
(509) 349-2581
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Warden Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 W Beck Way
Warden, WA 98857
(509) 349-2311
Warden, WA 98857
(509) 349-2311
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Warden Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 W Beck Way
Warden, WA 98857
(509) 349-2902
Warden, WA 98857
(509) 349-2902
Gr: 6-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 98857, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98857, WA include Warden High School, Warden Elementary School and Warden Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 98857?
3 public schools are located in 98857.
What percentage of students in 98857 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 98857 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98857?
98857 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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