For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 2,839 students in 98405, WA (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,971 private students). 59% of all K-12 students in 98405, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 98405, WA are Stanley Elementary School, Tcc Fresh Start and Bryant Montessori School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98405 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 98405, WA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98405, WA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stanley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1712 S 17th St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-4500
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #33.
Bryant Montessori School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
717 S Grant Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2800
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2800
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
Rank: #44.
Special Services
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 S. 8th Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1224
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1224
Grades: 1-12
| 24 students
Rank: #55.
Delong Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4901 S 14 St St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-5800
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #66.
Foss High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2112 S Tyler St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-7300
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 618 students
Rank: #77.
Tacoma Business Academy
Alternative School
1101 South Yakima, C/o John Pa
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1126
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1126
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #88.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1402 S Lawrence St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1400
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Rank: #99.
Mccarver Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2111 S J St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-4900
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Spcl Needs Div Occ
Special Education School
601 S 8th St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1040
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1040
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bates Technical College - Open Doors
Alternative School
1101 South Yakima Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 680-7184
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 680-7184
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
1101 South Yakima Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 680-7584
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 680-7584
Grades: 9-12
| 405 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bryant Montessori Middle School
Magnet School
717 S. Grant Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2800
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 119 students
Rank: n/an/a
Comm Based Trans Program
Special Education School
601 S 8th St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2603
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2603
Grades: 11-12
| 64 students
Rank: n/an/a
The School At Pearl Youth Residence
Special Education School
1201 S. Proctor St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 396-5937
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 396-5937
Grades: 6-12
| 27 students
Rank: n/an/a
930 Tacoma Ave S, C/o Miguel V
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1032
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1032
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
98405, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Northwest School Of Innovative Learning (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1321 Martin Luter King Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 945-2000
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 945-2000
Grades: 9
| 1 students
1818 Tacoma Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-3273
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-3273
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
Soar Ale School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2136 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
(509) 258-4534
Tacoma, WA 98405
(509) 258-4534
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98405, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98405, WA include Stanley Elementary School, Tcc Fresh Start and Bryant Montessori School.
How many public schools are located in 98405, WA?
16 public schools are located in 98405, WA.
What percentage of students in 98405, WA go to public school?
59% of all K-12 students in 98405, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98405, WA?
98405, WA public schools minority enrollment is 62% 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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