For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,299 students in 98502, WA (there are 3 private schools, serving 429 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 98502, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98502, WA are Jefferson Middle School, Capital High School and Griffin School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98502 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98502, WA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98502, WA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Conger Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-3200
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Capital High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2707 Conger Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-8000
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,322 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Griffin School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6530 33rd Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 866-2515
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 866-2515
Gr: PK-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1919 Road Sixty Five Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-7400
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3939 20th Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-7600
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Mclane Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Delphi Rd Sw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-6600
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
325 Plymouth St Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-6900
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
Leland P Brown Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 26th Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-6800
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-6800
Gr: K-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 98502, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98502, WA include Jefferson Middle School, Capital High School and Griffin School.
How many public schools are located in 98502?
8 public schools are located in 98502.
What percentage of students in 98502 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 98502 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98502?
98502 public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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