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Best Schools in 98404, WA
98404, WA has 23 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 14,161 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in 98404 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 98404, WA
The top high schools in 98404, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Puyallup High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Puyallup School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1701 Students
2. Franklin Pierce High School
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Franklin Pierce School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1141 Students
3. Lincoln High School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1578 Students
4. Mount Tahoma High School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1430 Students
Best Middle Schools in 98404, WA
The top middle schools in 98404, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Aylen Jr High
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Projected Test Scores
Puyallup School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 711 Students
2. Morris Ford Middle School
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Franklin Pierce School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 882 Students
3. Baker Middle School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 694 Students
4. Stewart Middle School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 627 Students
5. First Creek Middle School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 575 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 98404, WA
The top elementary schools in 98404, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Impact Public Schools
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Impact | Commencement Bay Elementary • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 326 Students
2. Waller Road Elementary
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Puyallup School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 310 Students
3. Central Avenue Elementary
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Franklin Pierce School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 379 Students
4. Boze Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 Students
5. Larchmont Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 304 Students
6. Lyon Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 333 Students
7. Fawcett Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 343 Students
8. Blix Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 475 Students
9. Harvard Elementary
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Franklin Pierce School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 408 Students
10. Sheridan Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 476 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 98404, WA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
98404, WA has a total population of 35,244 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 98404, 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 98404, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
46.81 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
39.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98404, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98404, 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 98404, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 98404, WA
How many schools are in 98404, WA?
98404, WA has 23 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 14,161 students in total.
How do schools in 98404 perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in 98404 score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in 98404 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98404?
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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