Best Public Schools in Zip Code 98506

The 98506 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, which are part of the North Thurston Public Schools and Olympia School District. While the schools show a range of academic performance, a few standouts emerge, including Boston Harbor Elementary, which consistently ranks in the top 30% of Washington elementary schools, and Reeves Middle School, which performs in the top 25% of Washington middle schools.

The Olympia School District schools, including Reeves Middle, Roosevelt Elementary, and Boston Harbor Elementary, generally outperform the North Thurston High School and South Bay Elementary in the North Thurston Public Schools district. Boston Harbor Elementary stands out as the top performer, with high proficiency rates across all subject areas, likely due to factors like its smaller size, lower free/reduced lunch rate, and higher spending per student.

While the spending per student and student-teacher ratios do not appear to be strongly correlated with academic performance, there is a noticeable gap in performance between the elementary, middle, and high school levels, with the middle and elementary schools outperforming the high school. Overall, the data provides a detailed look at the academic landscape in the 98506 zip code area, highlighting the standout schools and key metrics that can inform decisions and guide further analysis.