For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 622 students in 98586, WA (there are , serving 7 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 98586, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98586, WA are Pacific Virtual Learning, South Bend High School and Mike Morris Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98586 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98586, WA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98586, WA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pacific Virtual Learning
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 East 1st St.
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-6041
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-6041
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
South Bend High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 E. 1st
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-5707
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-5707
Gr: 7-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Mike Morris Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 E. 1st
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-5615
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-5615
Gr: PK-6 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Pacific County Jail
Alternative School
500 East 1st St
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-6041
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-6041
Gr: 9-12
98586, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 E 1st
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-5707
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-5707
Gr: 7-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 98586, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98586, WA include Pacific Virtual Learning, South Bend High School and Mike Morris Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98586?
4 public schools are located in 98586.
What percentage of students in 98586 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 98586 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98586?
98586 public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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