For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 8,840 students in 98501, WA (there are , serving 840 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 98501, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98501, WA are Olympia High School, Pioneer Elementary School and Centennial Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98501 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98501, WA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98501, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Olympia High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1302 North St Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7000
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,828 students
Rank: #22.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1655 Carlyon Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-6500
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #33.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2637 45th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-8300
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3100 Cain Rd Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-3000
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 741 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
213 21st Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-6400
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-6400
Grades: K-5
| 282 students
Rank: #66.
Mckenny Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3250 Morse Merryman Rd Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-8400
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #77.
East Olympia Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8700 Rich Road
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7150
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7150
Grades: PK-5
| 613 students
Rank: #88.
Avanti High School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1113 Legion Way Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7900
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
Rank: #99.
Tumwater High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Israel Road
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7600
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,139 students
Rank: #1010.
Olympia Regional Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 15th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7730
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7730
Grades: K-12
| 504 students
Rank: #1111.
Peter G Schmidt Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
237 Dennis Street Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7200
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 586 students
Rank: #1212.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1225 Legion Way Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-6300
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 200 students
Rank: #1313.
Pacific Northwest Connections Academy
(Math: 26% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 Tumwater Blvd Se Ste B203
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 338-6340
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 338-6340
Grades: 1-12
| 866 students
Rank: #1414.
New Market High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7299 New Market Street Sw
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 570-4500
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 570-4500
Grades: 10-12
| 55 students
Rank: #1515.
Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 Tumwater Blvd Se, Suite B2
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 338-6340
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 338-6340
Grades: K-8
| 694 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Market Skills Center
Vocational School
7299 New Market Street Sw
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 570-4500
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 570-4500
Grades: 11-12
| 13 students
98501, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2400 15th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7730
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7730
Grades: PK-8
| 167 students
7299 New Market St Sw Bldge E
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7770
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7770
Grades: K-12
| 124 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98501, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98501, WA include Olympia High School, Pioneer Elementary School and Centennial Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98501?
16 public schools are located in 98501.
What percentage of students in 98501 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 98501 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98501?
98501 public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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