Best 98036 Washington Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,768 students in 98036, WA (there are 6 private schools, serving 345 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 98036, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).

The top ranked public schools in 98036, WA are Brier Elementary School, Hilltop Elementary School and Brier Terrace Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 98036 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98036, WA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.

Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).