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Best Schools in 98402, WA
98402, WA has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 7,533 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in 98402 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 98402, WA
The top high schools in 98402, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stadium High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1571 Students
2. Tacoma School Of The Arts
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 624 Students
3. Lincoln High School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1578 Students
4. Tacoma Open Doors
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Projected Test Scores
Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 333 Students
Best Middle Schools in 98402, WA
The top middle schools in 98402, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mason Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 659 Students
2. Hilltop Heritage Middle School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 524 Students
3. Stewart Middle School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 627 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 98402, WA
The top elementary schools in 98402, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lowell Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tacoma School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 319 Students
2. Sherman Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 443 Students
3. Lyon Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 333 Students
4. Mccarver Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 393 Students
5. The Cor Deo School
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Projected Test Scores
The Cor Deo School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 129 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 98402, WA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
98402, WA has a total population of 8,025 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 98402, 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 98402, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
109.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
27.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
81.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98402, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98402, WA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 98402, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 98402, WA
How many schools are in 98402, WA?
98402, WA has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,533 students in total.
How do schools in 98402 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 98402 score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in 98402 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98402?
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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