For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,391 students in 98445, WA.
The top ranked public schools in 98445, WA are Chester H Thompson Elementary School, Franklin Pierce High School and Midland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98445 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 59% statewide average). Schools in 98445, WA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98445, WA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chester H Thompson Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
303 159th St E
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 800-5800
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 800-5800
Grades: PK-6
| 632 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin Pierce High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11002 18th Ave E
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-3805
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-3805
Grades: 9-12
| 1,145 students
Rank: #33.
Midland Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2300 105th St E
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-4500
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-4500
Grades: K-5
| 499 students
Rank: #44.
Harvard Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1709 85th Street E
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-4105
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-4105
Grades: K-5
| 413 students
Rank: #55.
Morris Ford Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1602 104th Street East
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-3605
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-3605
Grades: 6-8
| 966 students
Rank: #66.
Larchmont Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8601 E B St
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 571-6200
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 571-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Rank: #77.
Spanaway Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15701 B Street East
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 800-5400
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 800-5400
Grades: 6-9
| 705 students
Rank: #88.
Elmhurst Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
420 133rd St E
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-3505
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-3505
Grades: K-5
| 351 students
Rank: n/an/a
15616 5th Ave E
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 800-4100
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 800-4100
Grades: PK
| 408 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98445, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98445, WA include Chester H Thompson Elementary School, Franklin Pierce High School and Midland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98445, WA?
9 public schools are located in 98445, WA.
What is the racial composition of students in 98445, WA?
98445, WA public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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