Best 98387 Washington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 9,796 students in 98387, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in 98387, WA are Pioneer Valley Elementary School, Camas Prairie Elementary School and Bethel High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98387 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98387, WA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98387, WA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7315 Eustis Hunt Road
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-8900
Gr: K-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Camas Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
320 176th Street East
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-7400
Gr: K-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Bethel High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
22215 38th Avenue East
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,688 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1311 172nd Street East
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-8200
Gr: K-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7319 Eustis-hunt Rd E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Spanaway Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
412 165th St S
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-5300
Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
Acceleration Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
16218 Pacific Ave
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 267-1045
Gr: 9-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
Shining Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
21615 38th Ave E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-5200
Gr: K-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #99.
Challenger High School
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
18117 A Street South
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-6800
Gr: 7-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1010.
Spanaway Lake High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1305 168th Street East
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,787 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1111.
Bethel Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
22201 38th Avenue East
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1212.
Cedarcrest Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
191201 13th Avenue Crt. E.
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
214 167th St. S
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-4100
Gr: PK-K | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Elk Plain Head Start
22015 22nd Ave E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-6922
Gr: PK | 37 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
7315 Eustis Hunt Rd
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6922
Gr: PK | 57 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Spanaway Elementary Preschool
Special Education School
215 166th St S
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6923
Gr: PK | 65 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Transition 18-21 Program
Special Education School
516 176th St E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-2300
Gr: 12 | 58 students Minority enrollment: 60%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 98387, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98387, WA include Pioneer Valley Elementary School, Camas Prairie Elementary School and Bethel High School.
How many public schools are located in 98387?
15 public schools are located in 98387.
What is the racial composition of students in 98387?
98387 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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