For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,096 students in 98445, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in 98445, WA are Franklin Pierce High School, Larchmont Elementary School and Chester H Thompson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98445 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98445, WA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98445, WA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Pierce High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11002 18th Ave E
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-3805
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-3805
Gr: 9-12 | 1,138 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Larchmont Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8601 E B St
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 571-6200
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 571-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Chester H Thompson Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
303 159th St E
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 800-5800
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 800-5800
Gr: K-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Spanaway Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15701 B Street East
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 800-5400
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 800-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Harvard Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1709 85th Street E
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-4105
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-4105
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Morris Ford Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1602 104th Street East
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-3605
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-3605
Gr: 6-8 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Midland Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 105th St E
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-4500
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-4500
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #88.
Elmhurst Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
420 133rd St E
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-3505
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-3505
Gr: K-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
15616 5th Ave E
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 800-4100
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 800-4100
Gr: PK | 284 students Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 98445, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98445, WA include Franklin Pierce High School, Larchmont Elementary School and Chester H Thompson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98445?
9 public schools are located in 98445.
What is the racial composition of students in 98445?
98445 public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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