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Best Public Schools in 98902 (Yakima, WA) (2026)
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Best 98902 Washington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 8,615 students in 98902, WA (there are 4 private schools, serving 328 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 98902, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98902, WA are Nob Hill Elementary School, Juvenile Detention Center and Robertson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98902 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98902, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98902, WA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nob Hill Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
801 S 34th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1500
Gr: K-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Juvenile Detention Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1728 Jerome Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 574-2134
Gr: 5-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Robertson Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2807 W Lincoln Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1600
Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
802 River Rd
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1200
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Davis High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
212 S 6th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,359 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
120 N 16th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1700
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
410 S 19th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
Mcclure Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1222 S 22nd Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
Yakima Online
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
802 River Rd
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 71:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1010.
K-8 Learning Lab
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
610 N. 39th Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1080
Gr: 1-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 122:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1111.
Lewis & Clark Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1114 W Pierce St
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1212.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 W Viola Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1313.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
612 N 6th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5700
Gr: K-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
Stanton Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
802 River Rd
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1515.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
621 S 13th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1400
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Discovery Early Learning Center
Special Education School
2810 Castlevale Road
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5400
Gr: PK | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Naches Valley Esd 105 Open Doors
Alternative School
33 S Second Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 653-1732
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Ridgeview Group Home
1726 Jerome Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5581
Gr: 7-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Wapato Esd 105 Open Doors
Alternative School
33 S 2nd Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 877-4181
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Yakima Adult Jail
111 North Front Street
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5581
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Yakima Open Doors
Alternative School
802 River Rd
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 272:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital Dba Children's Village
Special Education School
3801 Kern Road
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 965-2080
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 98902, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98902, WA include Nob Hill Elementary School, Juvenile Detention Center and Robertson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98902?
22 public schools are located in 98902.
What percentage of students in 98902 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 98902 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98902?
98902 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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