Best 98178 Washington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,183 students in 98178, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 124 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 98178, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).

The top-ranked public schools in 98178, WA are Rainier View Elementary School, Bryn Mawr Elementary School and Talley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 98178 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98178, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.

Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).