Tenino Elementary School
Tenino, WA · Tenino School District
Regular public school · Grades 3-5 · Rural, distant
753rd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 36%▼ Declining
301 Old Highway 99 N, Tenino, WA 98589
(360)264-3700NCES ID 530882002241Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Tenino Elementary School 753rd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 36% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 43th in 2019 to 36th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 292 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 274 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1989, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.4% | 77.7% | ▼ 11.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.3% | 10.9% | ▲ 5.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.5% | 5.8% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Black | 0.4% | 2.6% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1989. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $523K in zip 98589 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Tenino Elementary School
- #394East Olympia ElementaryTumwater School District · 6.8 mi away394th of 1,174
ELA 58% ▲14 · Math 52% ▲16Compare - #468Rainier Elementary SchoolRainier School District · 7.4 mi away468th of 1,174
ELA 53% ▲9 · Math 50% ▲14Compare - #387Horizons ElementaryNorth Thurston Public Schools · 8.6 mi away387th of 1,174
ELA 59% ▲15 · Math 51% ▲15Compare - #965Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. KnightMary M Knight School District · 8.8 mi away965th of 1,174
ELA 40% ▼4 · Math 21% ▼15Compare - #621Peter G Schmidt ElementaryTumwater School District · 9.1 mi away621st of 1,174
ELA 48% ▲4 · Math 42% ▲6Compare - #697Chambers Prairie Elementary SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 9.1 mi away697th of 1,174
ELA 42% ▼2 · Math 41% ▲5Compare - #1026Oakview Elementary SchoolCentralia School District · 9.6 mi away1,026th of 1,174
ELA 29% ▼15 · Math 25% ▼11Compare - #206Centennial ElementaryOlympia School District · 9.9 mi away206th of 1,174
ELA 71% ▲27 · Math 60% ▲24Compare
What school district is Tenino Elementary School in?
Tenino Elementary School is part of the Tenino School District district in Tenino, Washington.
Is Tenino Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Tenino Elementary School 753rd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 36% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Tenino Elementary School?
White 78%, Hispanic 11%, Two or more races 6%, Black 3% (274 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Tenino Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98589 is $523K 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.