Best Public Middle Schools in 98409 (Tacoma, WA) (2025-26)

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Best 98409 Washington Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 6,771 students in 98409, WA.

The top-ranked public middle school in 98409, WA is Gray Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 98409 have an score of 17% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98409, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98409, WA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Gray Middle School

(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
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Bottom 50%

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6229 S Tyler St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5200

Gr: 6-8 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Rank: n/an/a

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2601 S 35th Street Suite 100
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 591-6888

Gr: K-12 | 6,245 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1

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98409, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Centro Latino High School (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

3319 So Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387

Gr: 9-10 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Insight School (Closed 2023)

2601 S 35th St Suite 100
Tacoma, WA 98409
(866) 800-0017

Gr: 9-12

Oakland Alternative High School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

3319 S Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387

Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Oakland Altr. High School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

3319 S Adams
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387

Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Minority enrollment: 56%

Trans Prog @ Oakland High School (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

3319 So Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-2645

Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Urban League Tlc High School (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

3319 So Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387

Gr: 9-12 | 10 students

Wava High School (Closed 2016)

Alternative School

2601 S 35th Street Suite 100
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 964-1068

Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98409, WA?

The top-ranked public middle schools in 98409, WA include Gray Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in 98409?

2 public middle schools are located in 98409.

What is the racial composition of students in 98409?

98409 public middle schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).