Best Public Schools in Zip Code 98606

ZIP code 98606 has three public schools serving students from kindergarten through grade 12: Hockinson Heights Elementary School, Hockinson Middle School, and Hockinson High School. All are part of the highly rated Hockinson School District, ranked 20th among 238 Washington districts. Together, the schools enroll about 2,061 students, and each ranks above the statewide midpoint.

Hockinson High School is the strongest overall performer, ranking in the 86th percentile and reporting 79.6% proficiency in English language arts, 57.1% in math, and a 97% graduation rate. Hockinson Middle School ranks in the 83rd percentile and is the area’s science leader, with 79.6% proficiency, while also performing above the state in English and math. Hockinson Heights Elementary School ranks in the 71st percentile and exceeds state averages in all three subjects. Its strongest result is science at 69.9%, followed by 56.4% in English and 53.3% in math.

Recent trends show improvement at Hockinson Heights Elementary School in every subject, especially science, which rose about 13 points. Hockinson Middle School also made a major science gain, though English results declined about four points. At Hockinson High School, math improved, but science fell to 49.7%, below both the district and state rates. Parents may also want to note that sixth grade is the middle school’s weakest point in English and math, while elementary math declines somewhat from third to fifth grade.