For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,974 students in 98502, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98502, WA are Jefferson Middle School, Griffin School and Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98502 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98502, WA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98502, WA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Conger Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-3200
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Griffin School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6530 33rd Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 866-2515
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 866-2515
Gr: PK-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1919 Road Sixty Five Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-7400
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3939 20th Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-7600
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Mclane Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Delphi Rd Sw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-6600
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
325 Plymouth St Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-6900
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Leland P Brown Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 26th Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-6800
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-6800
Gr: K-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 98502, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98502, WA include Jefferson Middle School, Griffin School and Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98502?
7 public elementary schools are located in 98502.
What is the racial composition of students in 98502?
98502 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).