Summary:
ZIP code 98446 has five public schools serving approximately 2,187 students: four elementary schools and one small high school serving grades 10–12, with no middle or alternative schools listed. The schools are divided between Bethel School District and Franklin Pierce School District. Academic performance varies considerably across the area, so school choice is especially important for families comparing options.
The strongest elementary schools are Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School and Clover Creek Elementary. Johnson ranks in the 76th percentile statewide, while Clover Creek ranks in the 73rd percentile. Both exceed their district and state averages in English language arts, math, and science. Johnson has especially strong science and math results, while Clover Creek has shown the clearest steady improvement, including a large recent gain in science. In contrast, Naches Trail Elementary ranks in the 31st percentile and has notably weak results in fifth-grade math. Central Avenue Elementary ranks in the 24th percentile, although it performs better than its Franklin Pierce district averages in all three tested subjects. Both schools have fifth-grade math proficiency below 20%, making upper-elementary math an important consideration.
GATES Secondary School is a small high school with 104 students. Its 84% graduation rate is slightly above the Washington state average but below the Franklin Pierce district rate. Its reported science proficiency is low, while English and math results are suppressed and cannot be evaluated. Overall, families seeking the strongest available academic results will likely focus first on Johnson or Clover Creek. Families considering Naches Trail, Central Avenue, or GATES may want to examine current improvement plans, support services, class offerings, and school-specific resources alongside the published test scores.
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