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Best Schools in 98335, WA
98335, WA has 22 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 11 elementary) serving 10,783 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in 98335 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 98335, WA
The top high schools in 98335, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gig Harbor High
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Peninsula School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1435 Students
2. Curtis Senior High
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University Place School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1349 Students
3. Science And Math Institute
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 610 Students
4. Remann Hall Juvenile Detention Center
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 16 Students
Best Middle Schools in 98335, WA
The top middle schools in 98335, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kopachuck Middle School
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Peninsula School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 462 Students
2. Harbor Ridge Middle School
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Peninsula School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 596 Students
3. Goodman Middle School
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Peninsula School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 459 Students
4. Hunt Middle School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students
5. Truman Middle School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 435 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 98335, WA
The top elementary schools in 98335, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harbor Heights Elementary School
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Peninsula School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 433 Students
2. Discovery Elementary School
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Peninsula School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 316 Students
3. Voyager Elementary
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Peninsula School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 457 Students
4. University Place Primary
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University Place School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 501 Students
5. Artondale Elementary School
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Peninsula School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 402 Students
6. Swift Water Elementary
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Peninsula School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 473 Students
7. Point Defiance Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 333 Students
8. Skyline Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 326 Students
9. Gig Harbor Academy
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Gig Harbor Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 162 Students
10. St Nicholas Catholic School
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St Nicholas Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 180 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 98335, WA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
98335, WA has a total population of 27,323 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 53% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 98335, WA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 98335, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98335, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98335, WA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 98335, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 98335, WA
How many schools are in 98335, WA?
98335, WA has 22 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 10,783 students in total.
How do schools in 98335 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 98335 score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in 98335 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98335?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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