For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,551 students in 98944, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98944, WA are Washington Elementary School, Harrison Middle School and Pioneer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98944 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98944, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98944, WA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 E. Jackson Avenue
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-3641
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-3641
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Harrison Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
810 S. 16th Street
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-3601
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-3601
Gr: 6-8 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2101 E. Lincoln
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 836-2200
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 836-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Chief Kamiakin Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 E. Lincoln Avenue
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-6444
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-6444
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Outlook Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Vanbelle Road
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-3352
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-3352
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Sierra Vista Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
916 N. 16 Street
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 836-4157
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 836-4157
Gr: 6-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 98944, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98944, WA include Washington Elementary School, Harrison Middle School and Pioneer Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98944?
6 public elementary schools are located in 98944.
What is the racial composition of students in 98944?
98944 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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