Best Public Schools in 98402 (Tacoma, WA) (2025-26)

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Best 98402 Washington Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 955 students in 98402, WA (there are , serving 238 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 98402, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).

The top-ranked public schools in 98402, WA are Tacoma Open Doors and Tacoma School Of The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 98402 have an score of 12% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and score of 67% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98402, WA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.

Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98402, WA Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Tacoma Open Doors

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: 80-89% )
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Top 30%

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1818 Tacoma Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-3270

Gr: 9-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 61:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Rank: #22.

Tacoma School Of The Arts

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 65-69%)
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Bottom 50%

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302 S. Ninth Street, Suite 200
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-7900

Gr: 9-12 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 98402 Washington

98402, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Goodwill Ged High School (Closed 2016)

714 S 27th St
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-3273

Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 60%

Metro Parks Program High School (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

1818 Tacoma Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-1387

Gr: 9-11 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 33%

Region V Learning Ce (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

1818 Tacoma Ave So
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-2191

Gr: 9-11 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 98402, WA?

The top-ranked public schools in 98402, WA include Tacoma Open Doors and Tacoma School Of The Arts.

How many public schools are located in 98402?

2 public schools are located in 98402.

What percentage of students in 98402 go to public school?

80% of all K-12 students in 98402 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).

What is the racial composition of students in 98402?

98402 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).