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Best Schools in 98409, WA
98409, WA has 30 public schools (7 high, 8 middle, 13 elementary) serving 14,986 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in 98409 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 98409, WA
The top high schools in 98409, 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. General William H. Harrison Preparatory School
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Clover Park School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 727 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
5. Foss High School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 587 Students
6. Insight School Of Wa Open Doors Program
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Quillayute Valley School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4 Students
7. Oakland High School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 142 Students
Best Middle Schools in 98409, WA
The top middle schools in 98409, 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. Wainwright Intermediate School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 373 Students
4. Hilltop Heritage Middle School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 524 Students
5. Baker Middle School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 694 Students
6. Angelo Giaudrone Middle School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 436 Students
7. Gray Middle School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 521 Students
8. Lochburn Middle School
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Clover Park School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 510 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 98409, WA
The top elementary schools in 98409, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Delong Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 386 Students
2. Whittier Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 326 Students
3. Edison Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
4. Stanley Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 336 Students
5. Whitman Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students
6. Reed Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 361 Students
7. Franklin Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 276 Students
8. Birney Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 451 Students
9. Manitou Park Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students
10. Dower Elementary School
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Clover Park School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 289 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 98409, WA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
98409, WA has a total population of 28,030 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 98409, 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 98409, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
84.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
74.52 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98409, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98409, 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 98409, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 98409, WA
How many schools are in 98409, WA?
98409, WA has 30 public schools: 7 high schools, 8 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 14,986 students in total.
How do schools in 98409 perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in 98409 score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in 98409 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98409?
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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