For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,894 students in 98444, WA (there are 6 private schools, serving 392 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 98444, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 98444, WA are James Sales Elementary School, Industrial Design Engineering And Arts and Fern Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98444 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 59% statewide average). Schools in 98444, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98444, WA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James Sales Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1301 113th Street S
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4205
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4205
Grades: K-5
| 381 students
Rank: #22.
Industrial Design Engineering And Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6701 S Park Ave
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 571-7906
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 571-7906
Grades: 9-12
| 399 students
Rank: #33.
Fern Hill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8442 S Park Ave
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 571-3888
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 571-3888
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #44.
Gates Secondary School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
813 132nd Street S
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4005
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4005
Grades: 8-12
| 86 students
Rank: #55.
Collins Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1920 128th Street E
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-3405
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-3405
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #66.
Helen Stafford Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1615 South 92nd St
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 571-4300
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 571-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #77.
Brookdale Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
611 132nd St S.
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-3105
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-3105
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #88.
Washington High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12420 Ainsworth Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4705
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4705
Grades: 9-12
| 992 students
Rank: #99.
Christensen Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10232 Barnes Lane
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-3305
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-3305
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #1010.
Perry G Keithley Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12324 12th Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4307
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4307
Grades: 6-8
| 824 students
Rank: n/an/a
12223 S A Street
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4675
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4675
Grades: PK
| 176 students
Rank: n/an/a
315 129th Street So
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-3005
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-3005
Grades: PK
| n/a students
98444, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gates Open Doors Program High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
813 132nd St. S.
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4000
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
New Pathways Storefront School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
11110 Pacific Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 537-0211
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 537-0211
Grades: 7-12
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98444, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98444, WA include James Sales Elementary School, Industrial Design Engineering And Arts and Fern Hill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98444, WA?
12 public schools are located in 98444, WA.
What percentage of students in 98444, WA go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 98444, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98444, WA?
98444, WA public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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