For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,621 students in 98620, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98620, WA are Washington Connections Academy Goldendale, Goldendale Primary School and Goldendale Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98620 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98620, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98620, WA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
604 E. Brooks Street
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-5177
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-5177
Grades: K-12
| 2,059 students
Rank: #22.
Goldendale Primary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
820 S. Schuster St
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-4665
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-4665
Grades: K-4
| 300 students
Rank: #33.
Goldendale Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
520 E. Collins Dr.
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-4323
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-4323
Grades: 5-8
| 262 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 98620, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98620, WA include Washington Connections Academy Goldendale, Goldendale Primary School and Goldendale Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98620?
3 public elementary schools are located in 98620.
What is the racial composition of students in 98620?
98620 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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