For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,879 students in 98374, WA (there are 3 private schools, serving 38 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 98374, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98374, WA are Ridgecrest Elementary School, Pope Elementary School and Emerald Ridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98374 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98374, WA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98374, WA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12616 Shaw Rd E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8753
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8753
Grades: K-6
| 479 students
Rank: #22.
Pope Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15102 122nd Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8755
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8755
Grades: K-6
| 690 students
Rank: #33.
Emerald Ridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12405 184th St E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 435-6300
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 435-6300
Grades: 10-12
| 1,537 students
Rank: #44.
G W Edgerton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16528 127th Ave Ct E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 840-8809
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 840-8809
Grades: PK-6
| 758 students
Rank: #55.
Sunrise Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2323 39th Ave Se
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8744
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8744
Grades: PK-6
| 685 students
Rank: #66.
Ferrucci Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3213 Wildwood Pk Dr
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8756
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8756
Grades: 7-9
| 819 students
Rank: #77.
Glacier View Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12807 184th St E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 435-6827
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 435-6827
Grades: 7-9
| 832 students
Rank: #88.
Wildwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1601 26th Ave Se
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8746
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8746
Grades: PK-6
| 362 students
Rank: #99.
Warren Hunt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12801 144th St E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8690
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8690
Grades: PK-6
| 717 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98374, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98374, WA include Ridgecrest Elementary School, Pope Elementary School and Emerald Ridge High School.
How many public schools are located in 98374?
9 public schools are located in 98374.
What percentage of students in 98374 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 98374 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98374?
98374 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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