Best Schools in Pierce County, WA

Pierce County, WA has a total of 334 schools including 77 high schools, 58 middle schools and 190 elementary schools. A total of 155,395 students attend Pierce County, WA schools. On average, schools in Pierce County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Pierce County meet expectations.

Best High Schools in Pierce County, WA

Pierce County, WA has 77 high schools with 46,474 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Pierce County score 11% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Pierce County underperform expectations.

1. Gig Harbor High

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Actual Test Scores

59%

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Peninsula School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1435 Students

2. Auburn Riverside High School

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Actual Test Scores

55%

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Auburn School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1909 Students

3. Science And Math Institute

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Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 610 Students

4. Puyallup High School

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Actual Test Scores

51%

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Puyallup School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1701 Students

5. Curtis Senior High

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Actual Test Scores

49%

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University Place School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1349 Students

6. Peninsula High School

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Actual Test Scores

46%

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Peninsula School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1372 Students

7. White River High School

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Actual Test Scores

45%

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White River School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1263 Students

8. Stadium High School

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Actual Test Scores

45%

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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1571 Students

9. Steilacoom High

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Actual Test Scores

44%

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Steilacoom Hist. School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 946 Students

10. Bonney Lake High School

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44%

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Sumner-bonney Lake School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1636 Students

Best Middle Schools in Pierce County, WA

Pierce County, WA has 58 middle schools with 35,193 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Pierce County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Pierce County exceed expectations.

1. Lakeridge Middle School

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lake Oswego Sd 7j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 838 Students

2. Kopachuck Middle School

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Actual Test Scores

50%

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Peninsula School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 462 Students

3. North Tapps Middle School

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Actual Test Scores

49%

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Dieringer School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 520 Students

4. Harbor Ridge Middle School

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Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

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Peninsula School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 596 Students

5. Kalles Junior High

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Actual Test Scores

44%

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Puyallup School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 831 Students

6. Mason Middle School

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Actual Test Scores

43%

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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 659 Students

7. Glacier Middle School

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Actual Test Scores

42%

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White River School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 970 Students

8. Sumner Middle School

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Actual Test Scores

41%

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Sumner-bonney Lake School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 677 Students

9. Glacier View Junior High

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Actual Test Scores

41%

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Puyallup School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 832 Students

10. Goodman Middle School

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Actual Test Scores

41%

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Peninsula School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 459 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Pierce County, WA

Pierce County, WA has 190 elementary schools with 72,073 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Pierce County score 11% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Pierce County underperform expectations.

1. Voyager Elementary

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Actual Test Scores

64%

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Peninsula School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 457 Students

2. Purdy Elementary School

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Actual Test Scores

61%

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Peninsula School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 484 Students

3. Dieringer Heights Elementary

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Actual Test Scores

58%

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Dieringer School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 432 Students

4. Artondale Elementary School

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Actual Test Scores

58%

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Peninsula School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 402 Students

5. Browns Point Elementary School

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Actual Test Scores

57%

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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 434 Students

6. Sherman Elementary School

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Actual Test Scores

55%

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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 443 Students

7. Tehaleh Heights Elementary School

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Actual Test Scores

55%

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Sumner-bonney Lake School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 487 Students

8. Washington Elementary School

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Actual Test Scores

54%

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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 358 Students

9. Pioneer Elementary School

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Actual Test Scores

53%

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Peninsula School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 506 Students

10. Donald Eismann Elementary

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Actual Test Scores

52%

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Sumner-bonney Lake School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 712 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Pierce County, WA

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Pierce County, WA has a total population of 921,130 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Pierce County, WA

155,395

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

30%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Pierce County, WA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

38.85 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

5.11 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

33.73 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pierce County, WA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pierce County, WA.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,803 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

80 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Pierce County, WA Internet Health Assessment.

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Actual Test Scores: 5%
Projected Test Scores: 36%
Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations

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Actual Test Scores: 3%
Projected Test Scores: 48%
Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations