Centennial Elementary
Olympia, WA · Olympia School District · Grades PK-5
206th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 82%▼ Declining
Centennial Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Centennial Elementary 206th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 82% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 94th in 2019 to 83th in 2025 — declining.
Centennial Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 256 students tested
Centennial Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 450 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.2% | 61.1% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| Asian | 12.3% | 12.7% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 11.7% | 12.4% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 10.1% | 10.4% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Black | 2.3% | 2.2% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Centennial Elementary
Typical home value $555K in zip 98501 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Centennial Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8McKenny ElementaryOlympia School District · 1 mi away334th of 1,174
ELA 60% · Math 55% - 9Pioneer Elementary SchoolOlympia School District · 1.3 mi away234th of 1,174
ELA 69% · Math 58% - 7Horizons ElementaryNorth Thurston Public Schools · 2.3 mi away387th of 1,174
ELA 59% · Math 51% - 5Peter G Schmidt ElementaryTumwater School District · 2.3 mi away621st of 1,174
ELA 48% · Math 42% - 7Michael T Simmons ElementaryTumwater School District · 2.4 mi away362nd of 1,174
ELA 55% · Math 58% - 5Lincoln Elementary SchoolOlympia School District · 2.4 mi away616th of 1,174
ELA 49% · Math 41% - 2Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. KnightMary M Knight School District · 2.5 mi away965th of 1,174
ELA 40% · Math 21% - 3Mountain View ElementaryNorth Thurston Public Schools · 2.5 mi away851st of 1,174
ELA 38% · Math 34%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Centennial Elementary in?
Centennial Elementary is part of the Olympia School District district in Olympia, Washington.
Is Centennial Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Centennial Elementary 206th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 82% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Centennial Elementary?
White 61%, Asian 13%, Hispanic 12%, Two or more races 10% (450 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Centennial Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98501 is $555K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.