For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,215 students in 98942, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98942, WA are Selah Homelink, Selah Intermediate School and Selah Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98942 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98942, WA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98942, WA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Selah Homelink
(Math: <50% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
308 W Naches Ave
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8280
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8280
Gr: K-8 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Selah Intermediate School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 West Fremont Ave
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8300
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8300
Gr: 3-5 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Selah Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
411 North First Street
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8400
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8400
Gr: 6-8 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
408 North First Street
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8100
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8100
Gr: 1-2 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
2280 Wa-821
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8520
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8520
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 98942, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98942, WA include Selah Homelink, Selah Intermediate School and Selah Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98942?
5 public elementary schools are located in 98942.
What is the racial composition of students in 98942?
98942 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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