Best Public Schools in Zip Code 98937

Summary:

The Naches Valley School District in zip code 98937 (Naches, WA) serves approximately 1,300 students across three public schools: an elementary (K-4), a middle (5-8), and a high school (9-12), all operating within a unified district that ranks in the middle of Washington state districts.

Among these schools, Naches Valley High School stands out as the strongest performer, ranking in the top third of state high schools with exceptional English proficiency (74%) and a 92% graduation rate that exceeds the state average. In contrast, Naches Valley Elementary School has shown a concerning decline in its state ranking over recent years, and Naches Valley Middle School, like the elementary school, performs below state averages in most core subjects.

Parents should note a significant academic paradox: students enter high school with below-average test scores but achieve strong results by 10th grade, especially in English. Mathematics is a challenge across all levels, with middle school proficiency notably low. The high school also receives more funding per student, which may contribute to its success. Overall, the district serves a population with significant economic need, yet the high school demonstrates that strong outcomes are achievable within this community.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WCAS Science (2025)				SBAC English Language Arts (2025)								SBAC Math (2025)								% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 10th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math 10th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Naches Valley Middle School	Public	5-8	32 Shafer Avenue	Naches	98937	Yakima County	Naches Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 653-1599	427	22	19.1	50.6%	303 (71.0%)	2 (0.5%)	104 (24.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.0%)	35.4	336^th of 534 public middle schools	37.1%		30.9	365^th of 535 public middle schools	31.8%	29	48.0	32.0		39.9			40.6	46.5	45.1	43.9		44.0			27.5	37.3	28.6	30.8		31.1											$17,078	$583	$16,495
Naches Valley High School	Public	9-12	101 W Fifth Street	Naches	98937	Yakima County	Naches Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 653-1732	399	23	17.6	46.9%	283 (70.9%)	2 (0.5%)	99 (24.8%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	65.1	129^th of 438 public high schools	70.5%		54.6	186^th of 437 public high schools	57.4%	57			49.4	49.4							74.0	74.0							40.4	40.4											$18,918	$548	$18,370
Naches Valley Elementary School	Public	K-4	151 Bonlow Drive	Naches	98937	Yakima County	Naches Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 653-1508	482	30	16.0	54.4%	327 (67.8%)	2 (0.4%)	130 (27.0%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.7%)	37.8	711^th of 1160 public elementary schools	38.7%		49	575^th of 1168 public elementary schools	50.8%	136					35.2	50.0						43.0	44.3	43.9						44.1	89.2	90.5	90.5	90.5	90.5	90.5	96.0	91.9	90.5	90.5	$17,131	$670	$16,461

Cities Near Zip Code 98937

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Naches	4.51 mi	3	140^th
Tieton	4.86 mi	1	185^th
Cowiche	7.43 mi	3	198^th
Yakima	13.02 mi	53	216^th
Selah	13.66 mi	13	262^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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