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Best Schools in 98406, WA
98406, WA has 21 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 10 elementary) serving 9,329 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in 98406 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 98406, WA
The top high schools in 98406, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stadium High School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1571 Students
2. Dr. Dolores Silas High School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1114 Students
3. Foss High School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 587 Students
4. Tacoma Online High School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 493 Students
5. The School At Pearl Youth Residence
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 15 Students
6. Remann Hall Juvenile Detention Center
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 16 Students
Best Middle Schools in 98406, WA
The top middle schools in 98406, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mason Middle School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 659 Students
2. Hunt Middle School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students
3. Truman Middle School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 435 Students
4. Hilltop Heritage Middle School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 524 Students
5. Tacoma Online Middle School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 221 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 98406, WA
The top elementary schools in 98406, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 303 Students
2. Lowell Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 319 Students
3. Washington Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 358 Students
4. Grant Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 339 Students
5. Downing Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 255 Students
6. Geiger Montessori School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 517 Students
7. Skyline Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 326 Students
8. Delong Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 386 Students
9. Tacoma Online Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 215 Students
10. Franklin Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 276 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 98406, WA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
98406, WA has a total population of 23,137 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 49% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 98406, 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 98406, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
31.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98406, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98406, 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 98406, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 98406, WA
How many schools are in 98406, WA?
98406, WA has 21 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 9,329 students in total.
How do schools in 98406 perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in 98406 score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 98406 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98406?
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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