Schools in Zip Code 98951

ZIP code 98951 has 10 public schools serving kindergarten through grade 12, all part of the Wapato School District in the Wapato area. The schools include five elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools, with approximately 3,198 students overall. Most campuses report high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating substantial economic need and the importance of considering student supports and resources when comparing academic results.

Satus Elementary is the strongest academic performer among schools with substantial testing data. In 2025–2026, it exceeded the district in English language arts, math, and science, with especially strong results in math compared with Adams Elementary. Satus posted 32.28% ELA, 29.68% math, and 23.81% science proficiency, while Adams posted 20.29%, 16.29%, and 12.12%, respectively. Simcoe Elementary School has the lowest reported student–teacher ratio among the larger elementary schools, but the available information does not include comparable test results. Math and science are districtwide concerns, with local results well below Washington averages.

Wapato High School has the area’s strongest reported graduation outcome, with a 93.4% graduation rate in 2024–2025, despite very low math proficiency of 4.86%. Wapato Middle School improved in ELA, math, and science year over year, although performance remains low and strengthening middle-school math may help prepare students for high school. Pace Alternative High School serves a smaller student population, has the highest reported spending per student, and a lower graduation rate of 73.0%. The three Wapato Online Academy 9-12, Wapato Online Academy 6-8, and Wapato Online Academy K-5 programs are very small, so their results should be interpreted cautiously.