For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,807 students in 98501, WA (there are 8 private schools, serving 774 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 98501, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98501, WA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,901 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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
Gr: K-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,117 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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
Gr: K-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1313.
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
Gr: 10-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1414.
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
Gr: K-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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
Gr: 11-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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?
15 public schools are located in 98501.
What percentage of students in 98501 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 98501 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98501?
98501 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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