For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 295 students in 98443, WA (there are , serving 109 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in 98443, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public school in 98443, WA is Waller Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 98443 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98443, WA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98443, WA 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waller Road Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6312 Waller Rd E
Tacoma, WA 98443
(253) 841-8745
Tacoma, WA 98443
(253) 841-8745
Gr: K-6 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98443, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98443, WA include Waller Road Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98443?
1 public schools are located in 98443.
What percentage of students in 98443 go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in 98443 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98443?
98443 public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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