For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 955 students in 98402, WA (there are , serving 238 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 98402, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98402, WA are Tacoma Open Doors and Tacoma School Of The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98402 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98402, WA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98402, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tacoma Open Doors
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1818 Tacoma Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-3270
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-3270
Gr: 9-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 61:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Tacoma School Of The Arts
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
302 S. Ninth Street, Suite 200
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-7900
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
98402, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
714 S 27th St
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-3273
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-3273
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Metro Parks Program High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1818 Tacoma Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-1387
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-1387
Gr: 9-11 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Region V Learning Ce (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1818 Tacoma Ave So
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-2191
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-2191
Gr: 9-11 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98402, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98402, WA include Tacoma Open Doors and Tacoma School Of The Arts.
How many public schools are located in 98402?
2 public schools are located in 98402.
What percentage of students in 98402 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 98402 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98402?
98402 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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