For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,146 students in 98446, WA (there are 3 private schools, serving 372 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 98446, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98446, WA are Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School, Clover Creek Elementary School and Naches Trail Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98446 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98446, WA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98446, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16720 Waller Rd E
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 800-3000
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 800-3000
Grades: K-5
| 600 students
Rank: #22.
Clover Creek Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16715 36th Avenue East
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 800-7800
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 800-7800
Grades: K-5
| 635 students
Rank: #33.
Naches Trail Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15305 Waller Road East
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 800-8700
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 800-8700
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
Rank: #44.
Central Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4608 128th St E
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 298-3205
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 298-3205
Grades: K-5
| 345 students
Rank: n/an/a
15305 Waller Rd E
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 800-2300
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 800-2300
Grades: PK
| 123 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98446, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98446, WA include Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School, Clover Creek Elementary School and Naches Trail Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98446?
5 public schools are located in 98446.
What percentage of students in 98446 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 98446 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98446?
98446 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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