Best Schools in Puyallup, WA

Puyallup, WA has a total of 53 schools including 10 high schools, 11 middle schools and 30 elementary schools. A total of 35,102 students attend Puyallup, WA schools. On average, schools in Puyallup score 11% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Puyallup underperform expectations.

Best High Schools in Puyallup, WA

Puyallup, WA has 10 high schools with 12,540 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 Puyallup score 11% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Puyallup underperform expectations.

1. Puyallup High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

2. Sumner High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Sumner-bonney Lake School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1728 Students

3. Pierce County Skills Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Bethel School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 279 Students

4. Emerald Ridge High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Puyallup School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1537 Students

5. Gov John Rogers High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Puyallup School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1730 Students

6. Graham Kapowsin High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Bethel School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2011 Students

7. Franklin Pierce High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Franklin Pierce School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1141 Students

8. Spanaway Lake High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Bethel School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1817 Students

9. E B Walker High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Puyallup School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 117 Students

Best Middle Schools in Puyallup, WA

Puyallup, WA has 11 middle schools with 8,466 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 Puyallup score 11% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Puyallup underperform expectations.

1. Kalles Junior High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

2. Sumner Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

3. Glacier View Junior High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

4. Frontier Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Bethel School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 647 Students

5. Ferrucci Jr High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Puyallup School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 819 Students

6. Edgemont Jr High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Puyallup School District • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 521 Students

7. Aylen Jr High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Puyallup School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 711 Students

8. Liberty Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Bethel School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 936 Students

9. Ballou Jr High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Puyallup School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 890 Students

10. Morris Ford Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Franklin Pierce School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 882 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Puyallup, WA

Puyallup, WA has 30 elementary schools with 13,442 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 Puyallup score 11% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Puyallup underperform expectations.

1. Shaw Road Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Puyallup School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 636 Students

2. G W Edgerton Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Puyallup School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 758 Students

3. Nelson Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Bethel School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 707 Students

4. Fruitland Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Puyallup School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 614 Students

5. Cascade Christian School - Mcalder Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Cascade Christian School - Mcalder Elementary • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 302 Students

6. Northwood Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Puyallup School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 685 Students

7. Woodland Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Puyallup School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 571 Students

8. Maple Lawn Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Sumner-bonney Lake School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 629 Students

9. Mt View Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Puyallup School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 284 Students

10. Pioneer Valley Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Bethel School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 512 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Puyallup, WA

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

Community Factors

Puyallup, WA has a total population of 70,018 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Puyallup, WA

35,102

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Puyallup, WA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D-

32.55 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

3.20 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

29.34 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Puyallup, WA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,045 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

79 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Puyallup, WA

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.