For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,176 students in 98466, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 186 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 98466, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98466, WA are Narrows View Intermediate, University Place Primary and Evergreen Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98466 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98466, WA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98466, WA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Narrows View Intermediate
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7813 44th St W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5630
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5630
Gr: 5-7 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
University Place Primary
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2708 W Grandview Dr
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5620
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5620
Gr: PK-4 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Evergreen Primary
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7102 40th St W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5680
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5680
Gr: PK-4 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Curtis Senior High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8425 40th W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5710
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5710
Gr: 10-12 | 1,321 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Sunset Primary
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4523 97th Ave W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5640
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5640
Gr: PK-4 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
777 Elm Tree Ln
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 571-7500
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 571-7500
Gr: PK-3 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
Curtis Junior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3725 Grandview Drive West
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5670
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5670
Gr: 8-9 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #88.
Wainwright Intermediate School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 Alameda Ave
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 571-2100
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 571-2100
Gr: 4-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 98466, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98466, WA include Narrows View Intermediate, University Place Primary and Evergreen Primary.
How many public schools are located in 98466?
8 public schools are located in 98466.
What percentage of students in 98466 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 98466 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98466?
98466 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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