Best Public Schools in Zip Code 98321

Schools in ZIP code 98321 include seven schools serving prekindergarten through grade 12 and 4,216 students in the White River School District, a highly rated district ranked 33rd of 238 Washington districts. The area includes four elementary schools, one middle school, a comprehensive high school, an early-learning center, and a small reengagement program. Overall performance is stronger than the state average, but results vary considerably by school and subject.

Mountain Meadow Elementary is the clear academic standout, ranking in the 96th percentile statewide and leading the ZIP code in English language arts, math, and science. Its proficiency rates were 83.58% in ELA, 77.45% in math, and 78.35% in science. Elk Ridge Elementary is another strong option, particularly in math, while Foothills Elementary exceeded state averages but trailed district averages in ELA and math. Foothills has improved its ranking over time, though its academic results remain below the other tested elementary schools. The early-learning center serves younger children and should be evaluated based on its early-childhood mission rather than test-score comparisons.

At the secondary level, Glacier Middle School performed above state averages in all tested subjects but below district averages, indicating a potential transition-year challenge. White River High School combines an excellent 96.9% graduation rate and very low 1.5% dropout rate with strong ELA performance, but math and science scores are considerably weaker. Improving secondary math and science is the clearest area for district attention. The White River Reengagement Program serves a small specialized high-school population and should not be compared directly with a traditional comprehensive high school.