For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 935 students in 98402, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 295 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 98402, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 98402, WA are Tacoma Open Doors and Tacoma School Of The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98402 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 59% statewide average). Schools in 98402, WA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98402, WA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tacoma Open Doors
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1818 Tacoma Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-3270
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-3270
Grades: 9-12
| 317 students
Rank: #22.
Tacoma School Of The Arts
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1102 A St, Suite 200
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-7900
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 618 students
98402, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
714 S 27th St
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-3273
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-3273
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Metro Parks Program High School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1818 Tacoma Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-1387
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-1387
Grades: 9-11
| 12 students
Region V Learning Ce (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1818 Tacoma Ave So
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-2191
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-2191
Grades: 9-11
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98402, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98402, WA include Tacoma Open Doors and Tacoma School Of The Arts.
How many public schools are located in 98402, WA?
2 public schools are located in 98402, WA.
What percentage of students in 98402, WA go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 98402, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98402, WA?
98402, WA public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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