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Best Public Schools in Puyallup, WA (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Puyallup Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 42 public schools serving 25,234 students in Puyallup, WA (there are 10 private schools, serving 2,095 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Puyallup, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Puyallup, WA are Fruitland Elementary School, Shaw Road Elementary School and Spinning Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Puyallup, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Puyallup have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Puyallup, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fruitland Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1515 Fruitland Ave
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8734
Gr: K-6 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Shaw Road Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1106 Shaw Rd
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8675
Gr: K-6 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Spinning Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1306 E Pioneer
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8742
Gr: K-6 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7707 112th St E
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 841-8747
Gr: K-6 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9805 24th St E
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8740
Gr: K-6 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12616 Shaw Rd E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8753
Gr: K-6 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Mt View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3411 119th Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8739
Gr: K-6 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Pope Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15102 122nd Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8755
Gr: K-6 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
Dessie F Evans Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7911 144th St E
Puyallup, WA 98375
(253) 864-5500
Gr: PK-6 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1010.
Puyallup High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
105 Seventh St Sw
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8711
Gr: 10-12 | 1,815 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1111.
Emerald Ridge High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12405 184th St E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 435-6300
Gr: 10-12 | 1,599 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1212.
Frank Brouillet Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17207 94th Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98375
(253) 841-8670
Gr: K-6 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1313.
Kalles Junior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 7th Ave Se
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8729
Gr: 7-9 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1414.
G W Edgerton Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16528 127th Ave Ct E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 840-8809
Gr: PK-6 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1515.
Gov John Rogers High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12801 86th Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 841-8717
Gr: 9-12 | 1,788 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1616.
Bethel Elementary Learning Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16117 Canyon Road East
Puyallup, WA 98375
(253) 800-4990
Gr: K-5
Rank: #1717.
Hedden Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11313 8th St E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 517-1500
Gr: 3-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1818.
E B Walker High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5715 Milwaukee Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8781
Gr: 8-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1919.
Meeker Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
409 5th St Sw
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8738
Gr: K-6 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2020.
Ferrucci Jr High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3213 Wildwood Pk Dr
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8756
Gr: 7-9 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1110 W Pioneer
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8737
Gr: PK-6 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1601 26th Ave Se
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8746
Gr: PK-6 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2323.
Warren Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12801 144th St E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8690
Gr: PK-6 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2424.
Doris Stahl Junior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9610 168th St E
Puyallup, WA 98375
(253) 840-8881
Gr: 6-10 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2525.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2323 39th Ave Se
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8744
Gr: PK-6 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2626.
Glacier View Junior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12807 184th St E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 435-6827
Gr: 7-9 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2727.
Edgemont Jr High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 110th Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8727
Gr: 6-9 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2828.
Emma L Carson Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8615 184th St E
Puyallup, WA 98375
(253) 840-8808
Gr: PK-6 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2929.
Ballou Jr High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9916 136th St E
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 841-8725
Gr: 7-9 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3030.
Aylen Jr High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
101 15th St Sw
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8723
Gr: 7-9 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3131.
Puyallup Open Doors/pod
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 39th Ave Sw
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 864-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #3232.
Edward Zeiger Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13008 94th Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 841-8663
Gr: PK-6 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3333.
Puyallup Online Academy/poa
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 39th Ave Sw
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 864-5700
Gr: K-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3434.
Karshner Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1328 8th Ave Nw
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8736
Gr: PK-6 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3535.
Frederickson Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
17418 74th Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98375
(253) 800-6300
Gr: K-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Puyallup, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Puyallup, WA include Fruitland Elementary School, Shaw Road Elementary School and Spinning Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Puyallup?
42 public schools are located in Puyallup.
What percentage of students in Puyallup go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Puyallup are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Puyallup?
Puyallup public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Puyallup are often viewed compared to one another?

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