Best Public High Schools in 98597 (Yelm, WA) (2025-26)

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Best 98597 Washington Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,805 students in 98597, WA.

The top ranked public high schools in 98597, WA are Yelm High School 12 and Yelm Extension School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high schools in zipcode 98597 have an score of 24% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and score of 62% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in 98597, WA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 98597 have a of 81%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Yelm High School 12, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98597, WA Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Yelm High School 12

(Math: 24% | Reading: 62%)
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1315 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-7777

Gr: 9-12 | 1,677 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Rank: #22.

Yelm Extension School

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(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
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107 First St. N
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-6223

Gr: 9-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 98597, WA?

The top ranked public high schools in 98597, WA include Yelm High School 12 and Yelm Extension School.

How many public high schools are located in 98597?

2 public high schools are located in 98597.

What is the racial composition of students in 98597?

98597 public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).