Best 98405 Washington Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 166 students in 98405, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98405, WA are Special Services, The School At Pearl Youth Residence and Bryant Montessori Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98405 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98405, WA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98405, WA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Special Services
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 S. 8th Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1224
Gr: PK-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
The School At Pearl Youth Residence
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
815 South Pearl Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 396-5937
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Bryant Montessori Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
717 S. Grant Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 98405 Washington

98405, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1321 Martin Luter King Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 945-2000
Gr: 9 | 1 student
1818 Tacoma Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-3273
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Minority enrollment: 68%
2136 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
(509) 258-4534
Gr: K-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98405, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98405, WA include Special Services, The School At Pearl Youth Residence and Bryant Montessori Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98405?
3 public middle schools are located in 98405.
What is the racial composition of students in 98405?
98405 public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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