For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,439 students in 98372, WA (there are 6 private schools, serving 2,238 private students). 61% of all K-12 students in 98372, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98372, WA are Shaw Road Elementary School, Spinning Elementary School and Mt View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98372 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98372, WA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98372, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shaw Road Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1106 Shaw Rd
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8675
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8675
Gr: K-6 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Spinning Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1306 E Pioneer
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8742
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8742
Gr: K-6 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Mt View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3411 119th Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8739
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8739
Gr: K-6 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Kalles Junior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 7th Ave Se
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8729
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8729
Gr: 7-9 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Hedden Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11313 8th St E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 517-1500
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 517-1500
Gr: 3-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
E B Walker High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5715 Milwaukee Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8781
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8781
Gr: 8-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Edgemont Jr High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2300 110th Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8727
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8727
Gr: 6-9 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
426 4th Ave Ne
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8743
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8743
Gr: PK-6 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
98372, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Triad K-12 Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1110 West Pioneer
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8737
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8737
Gr: 1-8 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98372, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98372, WA include Shaw Road Elementary School, Spinning Elementary School and Mt View Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98372?
8 public schools are located in 98372.
What percentage of students in 98372 go to public school?
61% of all K-12 students in 98372 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98372?
98372 public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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