Schools in Zip Code 98002

ZIP code 98002 in Auburn, Washington, has nine public schools serving elementary, middle, and high school students, with about 7,580 students enrolled across the Auburn School District. School quality varies considerably, although several schools have improved their rankings in recent years. The district ranks in the 38th percentile statewide, and many schools serve student populations with substantial economic needs.

Among elementary schools, Terminal Park Elementary School is the strongest overall choice based on its ranking and consistent performance. It ranks in the 46th percentile and leads local elementary schools in science, with 56.84% proficiency, while also exceeding the district average in English language arts and math. Gildo Rey Elementary School has the strongest math result, at 48.68%, and showed the largest one-year gains in all three subjects. Its fourth-grade math proficiency reached 63.27%, though its fifth-grade math result was much weaker. Washington Elementary School and Pioneer Elementary School fall in the middle, while Dick Scobee Elementary School ranks lowest and experienced notable declines, especially in science.

For middle school, Mt Baker Middle School clearly leads Cascade Middle School and Olympic Middle School in English language arts, math, and science. At the high school level, Auburn Senior High School has improved its ranking, but math proficiency remains very low at 17.78%; its graduation rate is 80.5% and dropout rate is 14.2%. Overall, secondary math, dropout prevention, and support for lower-performing schools are the area’s most important priorities.