For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 817 students in 98259, WA.
The top ranked public high school in 98259, WA is Lakewood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 98259 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in 98259, WA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 98259 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lakewood High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98259, WA Public High 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
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 high schools in 98259, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in 98259, WA include Lakewood High School.
How many public high schools are located in 98259?
1 public high schools are located in 98259.
What is the racial composition of students in 98259?
98259 public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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