For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 226 students in 98406, WA.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98406 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98406, WA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
5501 6th Ave
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-2670
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-2670
Gr: 6-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
6501 N.23rd St.
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-1545
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-1545
Gr: 6-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
98406, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Day Reporting School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
5501 6th Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-2670
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-2670
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Tacoma Online (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6501 N.23rd St.
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 948-6398
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 948-6398
Gr: K-12 | 1,655 student Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public middle schools are located in 98406, WA?
2 public middle schools are located in 98406, WA.
What is the racial composition of students in 98406?
98406 public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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