For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 310 students in 98443, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 109 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in 98443, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public school in 98443, WA is Waller Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 98443 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98443, WA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98443, WA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waller Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6312 Waller Rd E
Tacoma, WA 98443
(253) 841-8745
Tacoma, WA 98443
(253) 841-8745
Grades: K-6
| 310 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98443, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98443, WA include Waller Road Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98443?
1 public schools are located in 98443.
What percentage of students in 98443 go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 98443 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98443?
98443 public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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