For the 2026 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 Public Schools (2026)
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%
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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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