For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,686 students in 98948, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 439 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 98948, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98948, WA are Toppenish High School, Lincoln Elementary School and Garfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98948 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98948, WA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98948, WA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Toppenish High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
141 Ward Road
Toppenish, WA 98948
(509) 865-3370
Toppenish, WA 98948
(509) 865-3370
Gr: 9-12 | 969 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
309 North Alder Street
Toppenish, WA 98948
(509) 865-4555
Toppenish, WA 98948
(509) 865-4555
Gr: K-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
505 Madison Ave
Toppenish, WA 98948
(509) 865-4575
Toppenish, WA 98948
(509) 865-4575
Gr: K-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
515 Zillah Ave
Toppenish, WA 98948
(509) 865-8240
Toppenish, WA 98948
(509) 865-8240
Gr: K-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Toppenish Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
104 Goldendale Avenue
Toppenish, WA 98948
(509) 865-2730
Toppenish, WA 98948
(509) 865-2730
Gr: 6-8 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Kirkwood Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
403 South Juniper Street
Toppenish, WA 98948
(509) 865-4750
Toppenish, WA 98948
(509) 865-4750
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Computer Academy Toppenish High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
143 Ward Rd
Toppenish, WA 98948
(509) 865-3377
Toppenish, WA 98948
(509) 865-3377
Gr: 6-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
407 S. Juniper St
Toppenish, WA 98948
(509) 865-4266
Toppenish, WA 98948
(509) 865-4266
Gr: PK | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 198:1
Rank: n/an/a
601 Linden St
Toppenish, WA 98948
(509) 865-4778
Toppenish, WA 98948
(509) 865-4778
Gr: 8-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 98948, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98948, WA include Toppenish High School, Lincoln Elementary School and Garfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98948?
9 public schools are located in 98948.
What percentage of students in 98948 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 98948 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98948?
98948 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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