For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,088 students in 98499, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 285 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 98499, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98499, WA are General William H. Harrison Preparatory School, Dower Elementary School and Cpsd Open Doors Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98499 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98499, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98499, WA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9103 Lakewood Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5418
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5418
Grades: 6-12
| 727 students
Rank: #22.
Dower Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7817 Dower Rd West
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5240
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5240
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #33.
Cpsd Open Doors Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5504 112th St Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5525
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5525
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
Rank: #44.
Lakeview Hope Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10501 47th Ave Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5320
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5320
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #55.
Clover Park High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11023 Gravelly Lk Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5500
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,315 students
Rank: #66.
Transition Day Students
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8805 Steilacoom Blvd
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 756-2522
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 756-2522
Grades: 5-12
| 12 students
Rank: #77.
Tyee Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11920 Seminole Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5380
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5380
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #88.
Park Lodge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6300 100th St Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5350
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5350
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #99.
Four Heroes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9101 Lakewood Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5340
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5340
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #1010.
Lochburn Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5431 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5420
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5420
Grades: 6-8
| 510 students
Rank: n/an/a
Clover Park Early Learning Program
Magnet School
10202 Earley Ave Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5360
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5360
Grades: PK
| 191 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northwest Career And Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4500 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 589-5800
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 589-5800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education Services/relife
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
14721 Murray St
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5170
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5170
Grades: PK-12
| 5 students
98499, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lakewood Career Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
5214 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5390
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5390
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
3230 85th St So
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5340
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5340
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
10202 Earley Ave Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5360
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5360
Grades: PK-5
| 643 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98499, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98499, WA include General William H. Harrison Preparatory School, Dower Elementary School and Cpsd Open Doors Program.
How many public schools are located in 98499?
13 public schools are located in 98499.
What percentage of students in 98499 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 98499 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98499?
98499 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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