For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 369 students in 98561, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98561, WA are Willapa Elementary School and Willapa Valley Middle-high. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98561 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98561, WA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98561, WA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willapa Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
845 Willapa 4th Street
Menlo, WA 98561
(360) 942-3311
Menlo, WA 98561
(360) 942-3311
Grades: PK-5
| 183 students
Rank: #22.
Willapa Valley Middle-high
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22 Viking Way
Menlo, WA 98561
(360) 942-2006
Menlo, WA 98561
(360) 942-2006
Grades: 6-12
| 186 students
98561, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 128
Menlo, WA 98561
(360) 934-5595
Menlo, WA 98561
(360) 934-5595
Grades: 4-6
| 81 students
Wvsd Developmental Preschool (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
22 Viking Way
Menlo, WA 98561
(360) 942-5855
Menlo, WA 98561
(360) 942-5855
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 98561, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98561, WA include Willapa Elementary School and Willapa Valley Middle-high.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98561?
2 public elementary schools are located in 98561.
What is the racial composition of students in 98561?
98561 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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