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Best 98374 Washington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,975 students in 98374, WA (there are , 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 42% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98374, WA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98374, WA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12616 Shaw Rd E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8753
Gr: K-6 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Pope Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15102 122nd Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8755
Gr: K-6 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Emerald Ridge High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12405 184th St E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 435-6300
Gr: 10-12 | 1,571 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
G W Edgerton Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16528 127th Ave Ct E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 840-8809
Gr: PK-6 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Ferrucci Jr High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3213 Wildwood Pk Dr
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8756
Gr: 7-9 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1601 26th Ave Se
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8746
Gr: PK-6 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Warren Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12801 144th St E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8690
Gr: PK-6 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2323 39th Ave Se
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8744
Gr: PK-6 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #99.
Glacier View Junior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12807 184th St E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 435-6827
Gr: 7-9 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

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