For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,149 students in 98373, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98373, WA are Ballou Jr High School and Puyallup Parent Partnership Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98373 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98373, WA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98373, WA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ballou Jr High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9916 136th St E
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 841-8725
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 841-8725
Gr: 7-9 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Puyallup Parent Partnership Program
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1501 39th Ave Sw
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 864-5700
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 864-5700
Gr: K-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
98373, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
I-school High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
12171 Pacific Ave
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 537-0211
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 537-0211
Gr: 7-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98373, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98373, WA include Ballou Jr High School and Puyallup Parent Partnership Program.
How many public middle schools are located in 98373?
3 public middle schools are located in 98373.
What is the racial composition of students in 98373?
98373 public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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