Best Public Schools in Zip Code 98926

The 98926 zip code area is home to 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Ellensburg School District, except for Damman Elementary and Parke Creek Treatment Center.

Among the standout schools in the area, Ellensburg High School ranks 99 out of 437 Washington high schools and boasts strong test scores, with 73.23% of 10th graders proficient or better in ELA and 64.56% in science. The school also maintains a solid 87.7% graduation rate. In contrast, the alternative K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center struggles, with significantly lower test scores, a 67.5% graduation rate, and a higher 16.2% dropout rate. Damman Elementary, part of the Damman School District, stands out as a consistently high-performing school, with 71.43% of students proficient or better in ELA and 61.9% in math, well above state averages.

The schools in the 98926 zip code serve diverse student populations, with varying socioeconomic backgrounds as indicated by the free/reduced lunch rates, which range from 7.14% at Damman Elementary to 70.21% at K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center. Spending per student and student-teacher ratios also vary across the schools, which may contribute to the differences in academic performance observed in the area.