Best 98198 Washington Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,788 students in 98198, WA (there are 4 private schools, serving 564 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 98198, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).

The top ranked public schools in 98198, WA are Mount Rainier High School, Des Moines Elementary School and Woodmont K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 98198 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98198, WA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.

Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).