Best Public Schools in Zip Code 98901

This analysis examines eight public schools serving grades K-12 in the 98901 zip code of Yakima, Washington, revealing significant differences in performance between the three local districts.

Families in this area will find a clear distinction between schools in the East Valley School District (Yakima) and those in the Yakima School District. The standout school is East Valley High School, which boasts a 93.5% graduation rate and strong English proficiency, earning a three-star rating. In contrast, Washington Middle School faces considerable challenges, ranking in the bottom 5% of state middle schools with very low test scores and a zero-star rating. Among elementary schools, East Valley Elementary shows relative strength, particularly in science.

Interestingly, the higher-performing East Valley district achieves these results with lower per-student spending than the struggling Yakima district schools, such as Adams Elementary and Barge-Lincoln Elementary School, suggesting factors beyond funding influence success. Science is a relative strength for East Valley schools, while math proficiency tends to decline in higher grades. The small Selah Academy Auxiliary, part of the Selah School District, serves a very limited population.