Best Public Schools in Zip Code 98272

The 98272 zip code area in Monroe, Washington is home to 8 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. These schools are part of the Monroe School District, which is ranked 96 out of 247 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in this area is Salem Woods Elementary School, which is ranked 105 out of 1,168 elementary schools in Washington and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently performs well on state assessments, with over 70% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math. In contrast, Frank Wagner Elementary and Fryelands Elementary have the lowest proficiency rates on state assessments among the elementary schools in the area. The district's alternative schools, Sky Valley Education Center and Leaders In Learning, also stand out, with Sky Valley Education Center outperforming the district and state on English Language Arts assessments.

The schools in the 98272 zip code serve a diverse student population, with varying racial compositions. This diversity is particularly evident at Frank Wagner Elementary, where 58.51% of students are Hispanic, and Sky Valley Education Center, where 79.95% of students are White. The data also reveals disparities in academic performance, with some schools, like Salem Woods Elementary, consistently performing well, while others, such as Park Place Middle School, struggle to meet state proficiency standards.