For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,764 students in 98901, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 764 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 98901, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98901, WA are Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center, East Valley High School and East Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98901 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98901, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98901, WA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1120 S 18th St.
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5500
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5500
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
East Valley High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1900 Beaudry Road
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7420
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7420
Gr: 9-12 | 1,045 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
East Valley Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1951 Beaudry Road
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7600
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Terrace Heights Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 N 41st St
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7800
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7800
Gr: K-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
East Valley Central Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2010 Beaudry Rd
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7500
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Barge-lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
219 E I St
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5200
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
723 S 8th St
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5100
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
510 S 9th St
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-2300
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
98901, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Yakima Open Doors (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1120 S 18th St, Portable A
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5580
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5580
Gr: 9-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 319:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 98901, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98901, WA include Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center, East Valley High School and East Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98901?
8 public schools are located in 98901.
What percentage of students in 98901 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 98901 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98901?
98901 public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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