For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,637 students in 98498, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 81 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 98498, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98498, WA are Firwood, Oak Grove and Lakes High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98498 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98498, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98498, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Firwood
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8805 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Grades: 4-12
| 30 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Oak Grove
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8805 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Grades: K-6
| 15 students
Rank: #33.
Lakes High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10320 Farwest Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5550
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5550
Grades: 9-12
| 1,195 students
Rank: #44.
Idlewild Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10806 Idlewild Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5290
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5290
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #55.
Re-entry Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11509 Holden Road Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5153
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5153
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Oakbrook Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7802 83rd Ave Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5330
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5330
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #77.
Lake Louise Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11014 Holden Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5310
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5310
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #88.
Custer Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7801 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5230
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5230
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #99.
Thomas Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11509 Holden Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5440
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5440
Grades: 6-8
| 980 students
Rank: #1010.
Tillicum Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8514 Maple St Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5370
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5370
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Rank: #1111.
Hudtloff Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8102 Phillips Road Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5400
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 586 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alfaretta House
Special Education School
10320 Farwest Drive Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5525
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5525
Grades: 11-12
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
8701 Steilacoom Blvd
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Re-entry High School
Alternative School
11509 Holden Road Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5153
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5153
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
98498, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8800 121st Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5300
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
11509 Holden Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5440
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5440
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98498, WA?
How many public schools are located in 98498?
14 public schools are located in 98498.
What percentage of students in 98498 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 98498 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98498?
98498 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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