For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,561 students in 98371, WA (there are , serving 1,125 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 98371, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98371, WA are Fruitland Elementary School, Northwood Elementary School and Puyallup High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98371 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98371, WA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98371, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fruitland Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1515 Fruitland Ave
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8734
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8734
Gr: K-6 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9805 24th St E
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8740
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8740
Gr: K-6 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Puyallup High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 Seventh St Sw
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8711
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8711
Gr: 10-12 | 1,698 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Meeker Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
409 5th St Sw
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8738
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8738
Gr: K-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1110 W Pioneer
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8737
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8737
Gr: PK-6 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Aylen Jr High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 15th St Sw
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8723
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8723
Gr: 7-9 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Karshner Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1328 8th Ave Nw
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8736
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8736
Gr: PK-6 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
5625 52nd Street East
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 445-6000
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 445-6000
Gr: K-12 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: n/an/a
Psd Special Services
Special Education School
Puyallup School District Speci
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8700
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8700
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
98371, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98371, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98371, WA include Fruitland Elementary School, Northwood Elementary School and Puyallup High School.
How many public schools are located in 98371?
9 public schools are located in 98371.
What percentage of students in 98371 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 98371 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98371?
98371 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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