For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,215 students in 98466, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 115 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 98466, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 98466, WA are Narrows View Intermediate, University Place Primary and Curtis Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98466 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 59% statewide average). Schools in 98466, WA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98466, WA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Narrows View Intermediate
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7813 44th St W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5630
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5630
Grades: 5-7
| 676 students
Rank: #22.
University Place Primary
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2708 W Grandview Dr
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5620
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5620
Grades: PK-4
| 469 students
Rank: #33.
Curtis Junior High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3725 Grandview Drive West
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5670
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5670
Grades: 8-9
| 875 students
Rank: #44.
Curtis Senior High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8425 40th W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5710
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5710
Grades: 10-12
| 1,345 students
Rank: #55.
Sunset Primary
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4523 97th Ave W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5640
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5640
Grades: PK-4
| 588 students
Rank: #66.
Evergreen Primary
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7102 40th St W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5680
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5680
Grades: PK-4
| 548 students
Rank: #77.
Wainwright Intermediate School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 Alameda Ave
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 571-2152
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 571-2152
Grades: 1-8
| 370 students
Rank: #88.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
777 Elm Tree Ln
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 571-7500
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 571-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
98466, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chs Drop-out Reengagement Program Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
8425 40th St W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5600
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5600
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Curtis Bridge Program High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
8805 40th St W. Suite A
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5649
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5649
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
University Place Special Education (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
3717 Grandview Drive W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5600
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5600
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98466, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98466, WA include Narrows View Intermediate, University Place Primary and Curtis Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 98466, WA?
8 public schools are located in 98466, WA.
What percentage of students in 98466, WA go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 98466, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98466, WA?
98466, WA public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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