For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 5,219 students in 98908, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98908, WA are Apple Valley Elementary School, Cottonwood Elementary School and Mountainview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98908 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98908, WA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98908, WA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Apple Valley Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7 N 88th Avenue
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2060
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2060
Gr: K-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1041 S 96th Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2052
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2052
Gr: K-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mountainview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
830 Stone Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2070
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2070
Gr: K-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Ahtanum Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3006 S Wiley Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2031
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2031
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Wide Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 S 72nd Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2023
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2023
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
West Valley Mid-level Campus
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7505 Zier Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5800
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,167 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Summitview Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6305 W Chestnut Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5540
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5540
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Whitney Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4411 W Nob Hill Blvd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 573-1900
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 573-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #99.
Gilbert Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Douglas Dr
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 573-5800
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 573-5800
Gr: K-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1010.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
902 S 44th Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 573-2400
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 573-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
9206 Zier Road
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 823-2602
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 823-2602
Gr: K-6 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 98908, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98908, WA include Apple Valley Elementary School, Cottonwood Elementary School and Mountainview Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98908?
11 public elementary schools are located in 98908.
What is the racial composition of students in 98908?
98908 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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