Top 5 Best 98409 Washington Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 9,467 students in 98409, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 419 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 98409, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 98409, WA are Edison Elementary School, Mount Tahoma High School and Manitou Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98409 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98409, WA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98409, WA Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5830 S Pine St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Tahoma High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4634 S 74th Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-3852
Grades: 9-12
| 1,376 students
Rank: #33.
Manitou Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4330 S 66th St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #44.
Gray Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6229 S Tyler St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 541 students
Rank: #55.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3002 S 72nd St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #66.
Oakland High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3319 S Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5102
Grades: 8-12
| 94 students
Rank: n/an/a
Insight School Of Wa Open Doors Program
Alternative School
2601 S 35th St Ste 100
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 292-5817
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Headstart
3102 S 43rd Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1032
Grades: PK
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Virtual Academies
Alternative School
2601 S 35th Street Suite 100
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 591-6888
Grades: K-12
| 6,245 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 98409 Washington

98409, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3319 So Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Grades: 9-10
| 14 students
2601 S 35th St Suite 100
Tacoma, WA 98409
(866) 800-0017
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3319 S Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Grades: 9-12
| 290 students
3319 S Adams
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
3319 So Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-2645
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
3319 So Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
2601 S 35th Street Suite 100
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 964-1068
Grades: 9-12
| 335 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 98409, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98409, WA include Edison Elementary School, Mount Tahoma High School and Manitou Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98409, WA?
9 public schools are located in 98409, WA.
What percentage of students in 98409, WA go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 98409, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98409, WA?
98409, WA public schools minority enrollment is 78% 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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