Best Public Schools in Zip Code 98272

The 98272 zip code area is home to 9 schools in the Monroe School District, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The district is ranked 94 out of 249 in Washington and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in the area is Salem Woods Elementary School, which ranks 60 out of 1,169 elementary schools in the state and has a 5-star rating. It boasts exceptional test scores, with 78.2% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 76.17% in Math. Another high performer is Sky Valley Education Center, an alternative school with strong test scores and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 27.9.

The data reveals significant disparities in performance across the schools. For instance, Frank Wagner Elementary has only 24.44% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 78.2% at Salem Woods Elementary. The alternative schools also show mixed results, with Sky Valley Education Center performing well but Leaders In Learning having lower test scores and a higher dropout rate.