For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,475 students in 98374, WA (there are 3 private schools, serving 38 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 98374, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98374, WA are Ridgecrest Elementary School, Pope Elementary School and Emerald Ridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98374 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98374, WA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 98374, WA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12616 Shaw Rd E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8753
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8753
Gr: K-6 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Pope Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15102 122nd Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8755
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8755
Gr: K-6 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Emerald Ridge High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12405 184th St E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 435-6300
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 435-6300
Gr: 10-12 | 1,599 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
G W Edgerton Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16528 127th Ave Ct E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 840-8809
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 840-8809
Gr: PK-6 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Ferrucci Jr High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3213 Wildwood Pk Dr
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8756
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8756
Gr: 7-9 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1601 26th Ave Se
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8746
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8746
Gr: PK-6 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Warren Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12801 144th St E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8690
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8690
Gr: PK-6 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2323 39th Ave Se
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8744
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8744
Gr: PK-6 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #99.
Glacier View Junior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12807 184th St E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 435-6827
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 435-6827
Gr: 7-9 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
18717 108th Ave Ct E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 800-2400
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 800-2400
Gr: K-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 98374, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98374, WA include Ridgecrest Elementary School, Pope Elementary School and Emerald Ridge High School.
How many public schools are located in 98374?
10 public schools are located in 98374.
What percentage of students in 98374 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 98374 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98374?
98374 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).
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