For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,187 students in 98446, WA (there are 3 private schools, serving 294 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 98446, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
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 50% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), 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 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98446, WA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16720 Waller Rd E
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 800-3000
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 800-3000
Gr: K-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Clover Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16715 36th Avenue East
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 800-7800
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 800-7800
Gr: K-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Naches Trail Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15505 Waller Road East
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 800-8700
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 800-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Gates Secondary School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4608 128th St E
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 298-4000
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 298-4000
Gr: 10-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Central Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4505 104th St E
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 298-3205
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 298-3205
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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?
84% of all K-12 students in 98446 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98446?
98446 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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