For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 5,658 students in 98002, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98002, WA are Gildo Rey Elementary School, Mt Baker Middle School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98002 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98002, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98002, WA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gildo Rey Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1005 37th St Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4952
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4952
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Mt Baker Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
620 37th St Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 804-4555
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 804-4555
Gr: 6-8 | 921 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 E St Ne
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4988
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4988
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Chinook Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3502 Auburn Way S
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4980
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4980
Gr: PK-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Cascade Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1015 24th St Ne
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4995
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4995
Gr: 6-8 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2301 M St Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4986
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4986
Gr: PK-5 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
Dick Scobee Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1031 14th St Ne
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4984
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4984
Gr: PK-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Olympic Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
839 21st St Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4966
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4966
Gr: 6-8 | 969 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Educational School
Special Education School
502 4th St Ne
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4927
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4927
Gr: PK-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
98002, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1825 K St. Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4978
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4978
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 98002, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98002, WA include Gildo Rey Elementary School, Mt Baker Middle School and Washington Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98002?
9 public elementary schools are located in 98002.
What is the racial composition of students in 98002?
98002 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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