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Best Schools in Lake Tapps, WA
Lake Tapps, WA has 15 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 11,539 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Lake Tapps greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lake Tapps, WA
The top high schools in Lake Tapps, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bonney Lake High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumner-bonney Lake School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1636 Students
2. Sumner High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumner-bonney Lake School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1728 Students
3. Auburn Senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Auburn School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1844 Students
4. White River Reengagement Program
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White River School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 21 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lake Tapps, WA
The top middle schools in Lake Tapps, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Tapps Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dieringer School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 520 Students
2. Lakeridge Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Sumner-bonney Lake School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 723 Students
3. Glacier Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
White River School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 970 Students
4. Olympic Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Auburn School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 900 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lake Tapps, WA
The top elementary schools in Lake Tapps, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain Meadow Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White River School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 416 Students
2. Emerald Hills Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Sumner-bonney Lake School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 541 Students
3. Dieringer Heights Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Dieringer School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 432 Students
4. Lake Tapps Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Dieringer School District • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 450 Students
5. Chinook Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Auburn School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 562 Students
6. Crestwood Elementary
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Sumner-bonney Lake School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 432 Students
7. White River Early Learning Center
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White River School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 364 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lake Tapps, WA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lake Tapps, WA has a total population of 13,966 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lake Tapps, 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 Lake Tapps, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.77 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lake Tapps, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lake Tapps, 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 Lake Tapps, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lake Tapps, WA
How many schools are in Lake Tapps, WA?
Lake Tapps, WA has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 11,539 students in total.
How do schools in Lake Tapps perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Lake Tapps score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Lake Tapps greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lake Tapps?
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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- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Lake Tapps
3 of 3 schools in Lake Tapps carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 3
All 3 public schools we grade in Lake Tapps. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.