Top 5 Best 98408 Washington Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,294 students in 98408, WA.
The top ranked public schools in 98408, WA are Mann Elementary School, Whitman Elementary School and Baker Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98408 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 98408, WA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98408, WA Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mann Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1002 S 52nd St
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #22.
Whitman Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1120 S 39th St
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-7272
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #33.
Baker Middle School
Math: 29% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8001 So J Street
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 710 students
Rank: #44.
Angelo Giaudrone Middle School
Math: 25% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4902 S Alaska St
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-5811
Grades: 6-8
| 500 students
Rank: #55.
Birney Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1202 S 76th St
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 98408 Washington

98408, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Park Avenue Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
6701 South Park Ave
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-2600
Grades: K-12
| 32 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 98408, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98408, WA include Mann Elementary School, Whitman Elementary School and Baker Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 98408, WA?
5 public schools are located in 98408, WA.
What is the racial composition of students in 98408, WA?
98408, WA public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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