For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,671 students in 98259, WA.
The top ranked public schools in 98259, WA are Lakewood High School, English Crossing Elementary School and Cougar Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98259 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98259, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98259, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakewood High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17023 11th Ave Ne
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4505
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4505
Grades: 9-12
| 817 students
Rank: #22.
English Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16728 16th Dr N.e.
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4515
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4515
Grades: K-5
| 326 students
Rank: #33.
Cougar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16216 11th Ave N.e.
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4517
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4517
Grades: K-5
| 434 students
Rank: #44.
Lakewood Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16800 16th Dr N.e.
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4510
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4510
Grades: 6-8
| 617 students
Rank: #55.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17000 16th Dr N.e.
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4520
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4520
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
98259, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 North Bernard St
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(509) 354-7364
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(509) 354-7364
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98259, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98259, WA include Lakewood High School, English Crossing Elementary School and Cougar Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98259?
5 public schools are located in 98259.
What is the racial composition of students in 98259?
98259 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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