For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,632 students in 98903, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 230 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 98903, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98903, WA are Union Gap School, Ridgeview Elementary School and Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98903 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98903, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98903, WA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Gap School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3201 4th Street
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 248-3966
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 248-3966
Gr: PK-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
609 W Washington Ave
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 573-1800
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 573-1800
Gr: K-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 S 18th St
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 573-1100
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 573-1100
Gr: K-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
West Valley Preschool
Special Education School
3006 S Wiley Rd
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 965-2031
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 965-2031
Gr: PK | 56 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 98903, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98903, WA include Union Gap School, Ridgeview Elementary School and Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98903?
4 public schools are located in 98903.
What percentage of students in 98903 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 98903 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98903?
98903 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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