For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,149 students in 98373, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 98373, WA are Ballou Jr High School, Puyallup Online Academy/poa and Puyallup Parent Partnership Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98373 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98373, WA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98373, WA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ballou Jr High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9916 136th St E
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 841-8725
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 841-8725
Grades: 7-9
| 863 students
Rank: #22.
Puyallup Online Academy/poa
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 39th Ave Sw
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 864-5700
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 864-5700
Grades: K-12
| 180 students
Rank: #33.
Puyallup Parent Partnership Program
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1501 39th Ave Sw
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 864-5700
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 864-5700
Grades: K-8
| 106 students
98373, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
I-school High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
12171 Pacific Ave
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 537-0211
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 537-0211
Grades: 7-12
| 42 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 98373, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 98373, WA include Ballou Jr High School, Puyallup Online Academy/poa and Puyallup Parent Partnership Program.
How many public middle schools are located in 98373?
3 public middle schools are located in 98373.
What is the racial composition of students in 98373?
98373 public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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