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Best 98516 Washington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,196 students in 98516, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 261 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 98516, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98516, WA are Olympic View Elementary School, Ignite Family Academy and Pleasant Glade Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98516 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98516, WA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98516, WA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Olympic View Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1330 Horne Ave Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4660
Gr: K-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Ignite Family Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
411 6th Avenue Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4907
Gr: K-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Glade Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1920 Abernethy Rd Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4620
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Chinook Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4301 6th Ave Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4760
Gr: 6-8 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Salish Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8605 Campus Glen Dr Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4780
Gr: 6-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Summit Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
305 College Street Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4908
Gr: K-12 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Envision Career Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
411 College St Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4880
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 98516, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98516, WA include Olympic View Elementary School, Ignite Family Academy and Pleasant Glade Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98516?
7 public schools are located in 98516.
What percentage of students in 98516 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 98516 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98516?
98516 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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