Best 98144 Washington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,383 students in 98144, WA (there are 6 private schools, serving 979 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 98144, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).

The top-ranked public schools in 98144, WA are Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, Beacon Hill International School and Franklin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 98144 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98144, WA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public schools.

Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).