Best 98038 Washington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 7,091 students in 98038, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 103 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 98038, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).

The top-ranked public schools in 98038, WA are Cedar River Elementary School, Rock Creek Elementary School and Tahoma Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 98038 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98038, WA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Washington public schools.

Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).