For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 5,140 students in 98902, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98902, WA are Nob Hill Elementary School, Juvenile Detention Center and Robertson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98902 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98902, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98902, WA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nob Hill Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 S 34th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1500
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1500
Gr: K-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Juvenile Detention Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1728 Jerome Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 574-2134
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 574-2134
Gr: 5-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Robertson Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2807 W Lincoln Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1600
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1600
Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
802 River Rd
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1200
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1200
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 N 16th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1700
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1700
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
410 S 19th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-2100
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
Mcclure Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1222 S 22nd Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1300
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
K-8 Learning Lab
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
610 N. 39th Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1080
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1080
Gr: 1-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 122:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #99.
Lewis & Clark Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1114 W Pierce St
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-2200
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Viola Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5900
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
612 N 6th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5700
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5700
Gr: K-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
621 S 13th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1400
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1400
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 98902, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98902, WA include Nob Hill Elementary School, Juvenile Detention Center and Robertson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98902?
12 public elementary schools are located in 98902.
What is the racial composition of students in 98902?
98902 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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