For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,301 students in 98424, WA.
The top ranked public schools in 98424, WA are Fife High School, Fife Elementary School and Columbia Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98424 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98424, WA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98424, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fife High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5616 20th St E
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1100
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1100
Grades: 10-12
| 864 students
Rank: #22.
Fife Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5804 20th Street E
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1400
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1400
Grades: K-5
| 816 students
Rank: #33.
Columbia Junior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2901 54th Avenue E
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1600
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1600
Grades: 8-9
| 602 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fife Open Doors
Alternative School
5802 20th Street East
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1000
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1000
Grades: 10-12
| 19 students
98424, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Learning Opportunity Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
5802 20th St East
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1135
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1135
Grades: 10-12
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98424, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98424, WA include Fife High School, Fife Elementary School and Columbia Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 98424?
4 public schools are located in 98424.
What is the racial composition of students in 98424?
98424 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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