Summary:
Elementary schools serving ZIP code 98902 include eight schools in the Yakima School District: seven traditional schools serving PK–5 or K–5 and one K–8 virtual school. Together, they enroll about 3,440 students and serve an area with generally high economic need. The traditional schools have similar student-teacher ratios, while the virtual school has a very different structure and should be considered separately when comparing results.
Nob Hill Elementary School is the strongest overall performer in the area, leading in current ranking, ELA, math, and science. Its science proficiency is especially notable at 51.90%, nearly matching the statewide average. Robertson Elementary ranks a close second and performs above the district average in all three subjects, with particularly strong science and third-grade math results. McKinley Elementary School has shown the most dramatic recent improvement, especially in math and science. Roosevelt Elementary School offers the most balanced performance across subjects and also exceeds district averages in ELA and math.
Math is the main academic challenge across the area, while science is generally the strongest subject. Grade-level results vary considerably, so schoolwide averages may hide specific weaknesses, including fourth-grade math at several schools. Hoover Elementary School, Garfield Elementary School, and McClure Elementary School have more mixed results and trail the leading schools in several subjects. K-8 Virtual School reports substantially lower overall proficiency, particularly in math, but its different grade span, virtual model, enrollment, and staffing ratio make direct comparisons less useful. Parents comparing schools should focus on subject and grade-level results, recent improvement, school supports, and the specific needs of their child.
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