Top 5 Best 98466 Washington Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,258 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 University Place Primary, Narrows View Intermediate and Curtis Senior High School. 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 51% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), 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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98466, WA Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University Place Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2708 W Grandview Dr
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5620
Grades: PK-4
| 501 students
Rank: #22.
Narrows View Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7813 44th St W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5630
Grades: 5-7
| 712 students
Rank: #33.
Curtis Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8425 40th W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5710
Grades: 10-12
| 1,349 students
Rank: #44.
Evergreen Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7102 40th St W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5680
Grades: PK-4
| 540 students
Rank: #55.
Sunset Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4523 97th Ave W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5640
Grades: PK-4
| 546 students
Rank: #66.
Curtis Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3725 Grandview Drive West
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5670
Grades: 8-9
| 911 students
Rank: #77.
Whittier Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
777 Elm Tree Ln
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 571-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: #88.
Wainwright Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
130 Alameda Ave
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 571-2100
Grades: 4-8
| 373 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 98466 Washington

98466, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
8425 40th St W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5600
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
8805 40th St W. Suite A
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5649
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
3717 Grandview Drive W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5600
Grades: K-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 98466, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98466, WA include University Place Primary, Narrows View Intermediate and Curtis Senior High School.
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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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