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Best 98499 Washington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,221 students in 98499, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 285 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 98499, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98499, WA are General William H. Harrison Preparatory School, Dower Elementary School and Cpsd Open Doors Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98499 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98499, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98499, WA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9103 Lakewood Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5418
Gr: 6-12 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Dower Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7817 Dower Rd West
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5240
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Cpsd Open Doors Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5504 112th St Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5525
Gr: 9-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Lakeview Hope Academy
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10501 47th Ave Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5320
Gr: PK-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Clover Park High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11023 Gravelly Lk Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,161 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Four Heroes Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9101 Lakewood Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5340
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Tyee Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11920 Seminole Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5380
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Park Lodge Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6300 100th St Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5350
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
Lochburn Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5431 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5420
Gr: 6-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Clover Park Early Learning Program
10202 Earley Ave Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5360
Gr: PK | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Gravelly Lake K-12 Academy
Alternative School
5504 112th St Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5545
Gr: K-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 54:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Northwest Career And Technical High School
Vocational School
4500 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 589-5800
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education Services/relife
Special Education School
14721 Murray St
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5170
Gr: PK-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Transition Day Students
8805 Steilacoom Blvd
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 756-2522
Gr: 5-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 98499, WA?
How many public schools are located in 98499?
14 public schools are located in 98499.
What percentage of students in 98499 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 98499 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98499?
98499 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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