For the 2025-26 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,637 students in 98498, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 81 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 98498, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98498, WA are Firwood, Oak Grove and Lakes High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98498 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98498, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98498, WA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Firwood
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8805 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Gr: 4-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Oak Grove
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8805 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Gr: K-6 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Lakes High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10320 Farwest Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5550
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5550
Gr: 9-12 | 1,195 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Lake Louise Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11014 Holden Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5310
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5310
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Idlewild Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10806 Idlewild Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5290
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5290
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Re-entry Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11509 Holden Road Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5153
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5153
Gr: 6-8
Rank: #77.
Oakbrook Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7802 83rd Ave Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5330
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5330
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #88.
Custer Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7801 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5230
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5230
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
Thomas Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11509 Holden Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5440
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5440
Gr: 6-8 | 980 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1010.
Tillicum Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8514 Maple St Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5370
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5370
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1111.
Hudtloff Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8102 Phillips Road Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5400
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Alfaretta House
Special Education School
10320 Farwest Drive Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5525
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5525
Gr: 11-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
8701 Steilacoom Blvd
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Re-entry High School
Alternative School
11509 Holden Road Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5153
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5153
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 60%
98498, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8800 121st Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5300
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98498, WA?
How many public schools are located in 98498?
14 public schools are located in 98498.
What percentage of students in 98498 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 98498 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98498?
98498 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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