Top 3 Best 98446 Washington Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,841 students in 98446, WA (there are 3 private schools, serving 372 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 98446, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 98446, WA are Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School, Clover Creek Elementary School and Naches Trail Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98446 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98446, WA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98446, WA Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16720 Waller Rd E
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 800-3000
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
Rank: #22.
Clover Creek Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
16715 36th Avenue East
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 800-7800
Grades: PK-6
| 583 students
Rank: #33.
Naches Trail Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
15305 Waller Road East
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 800-8700
Grades: PK-6
| 412 students
Rank: #44.
Central Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4608 128th St E
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 298-3205
Grades: K-5
| 377 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 98446, WA?
How many public schools are located in 98446, WA?
4 public schools are located in 98446, WA.
What percentage of students in 98446, WA go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 98446, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98446, WA?
98446, WA public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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