For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 955 students in 98402, WA (there are , serving 295 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in 98402, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
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 average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency 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 51爆料s (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tacoma Open Doors
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1818 Tacoma Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-3270
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
302 S. Ninth Street, Suite 200
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-7900
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
98402, Washington 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
714 S 27th St
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-3273
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
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
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?
68% of all K-12 students in 98402 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
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).