For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,272 students in 98409, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 137 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 98409, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98409, WA are Edison Elementary School, Manitou Park Elementary School and Mount Tahoma High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98409 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98409, WA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98409, WA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5830 S Pine St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1700
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Manitou Park Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4330 S 66th St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5300
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Mount Tahoma High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4634 S 74th Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-3852
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-3852
Gr: 9-12 | 1,410 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7202 South Pine Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-3200
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Gray Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6229 S Tyler St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5200
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Oakland High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3319 S Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5102
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5102
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Insight School Of Wa Open Doors Program
Alternative School
2601 S 35th St Ste 100
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 292-5817
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 292-5817
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 38%
98409, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Centro Latino High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3319 So Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Gr: 9-10 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Oakland Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3319 S Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Oakland Altr. High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3319 S Adams
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Trans Prog @ Oakland High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3319 So Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-2645
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-2645
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Urban League Tlc High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3319 So Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students
Wava High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
2601 S 35th Street Suite 100
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 964-1068
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 964-1068
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 98409, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98409, WA include Edison Elementary School, Manitou Park Elementary School and Mount Tahoma High School.
How many public schools are located in 98409?
7 public schools are located in 98409.
What percentage of students in 98409 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 98409 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98409?
98409 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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