For the 2024-25 school year, there are 41 public schools serving 24,636 students in Puyallup, WA (there are , serving 3,544 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Puyallup, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Puyallup, WA are Shaw Road Elementary School, Fruitland Elementary School and Woodland 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 41% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), 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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Puyallup, WA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shaw Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1106 Shaw Rd
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8675
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8675
Grades: K-6
| 636 students
Rank: #22.
Fruitland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1515 Fruitland Ave
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8734
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8734
Grades: K-6
| 614 students
Rank: #33.
Woodland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7707 112th St E
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 841-8747
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 841-8747
Grades: K-6
| 571 students
Rank: #44.
Mt View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3411 119th Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8739
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8739
Grades: K-6
| 284 students
Rank: #55.
Northwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9805 24th St E
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8740
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8740
Grades: K-6
| 685 students
Rank: #66.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12616 Shaw Rd E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8753
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8753
Grades: K-6
| 479 students
Rank: #77.
Spinning Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1306 E Pioneer
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8742
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8742
Grades: K-6
| 281 students
Rank: #88.
Pope Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15102 122nd Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8755
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8755
Grades: K-6
| 690 students
Rank: #99.
Puyallup High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
105 Seventh St Sw
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8711
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8711
Grades: 10-12
| 1,701 students
Rank: #1010.
Dessie F Evans Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7911 144th St E
Puyallup, WA 98375
(253) 864-5500
Puyallup, WA 98375
(253) 864-5500
Grades: PK-6
| 988 students
Rank: #1111.
Emerald Ridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12405 184th St E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 435-6300
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 435-6300
Grades: 10-12
| 1,537 students
Rank: #1212.
Frank Brouillet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17207 94th Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98375
(253) 841-8670
Puyallup, WA 98375
(253) 841-8670
Grades: K-6
| 552 students
Rank: #1313.
G W Edgerton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 758 students
Rank: #1414.
Bethel Elementary Learning Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16117 Canyon Road East
Puyallup, WA 98375
(253) 800-4990
Puyallup, WA 98375
(253) 800-4990
Grades: K-5
| 20 students
Rank: #1515.
Gov John Rogers High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12801 86th Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 841-8717
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 841-8717
Grades: 9-12
| 1,730 students
Rank: #1616.
Kalles Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 7th Ave Se
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8729
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8729
Grades: 7-9
| 831 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Maplewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1110 W Pioneer
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8737
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8737
Grades: PK-6
| 351 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Meeker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
409 5th St Sw
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8738
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8738
Grades: K-6
| 385 students
Rank: #1919.
E B Walker High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5715 Milwaukee Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8781
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8781
Grades: 8-12
| 117 students
Rank: #2020.
Sunrise Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2323 39th Ave Se
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8744
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8744
Grades: PK-6
| 685 students
Rank: #2121.
Ferrucci Jr High School
Magnet 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
Grades: 7-9
| 819 students
Rank: #2222.
Hedden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11313 8th St E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 517-1500
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 517-1500
Grades: 3-5
| 436 students
Rank: #2323.
Glacier View Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12807 184th St E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 435-6827
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 435-6827
Grades: 7-9
| 832 students
Rank: #2424.
Wildwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1601 26th Ave Se
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8746
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8746
Grades: PK-6
| 362 students
Rank: #2525.
Warren Hunt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12801 144th St E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8690
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8690
Grades: PK-6
| 717 students
Rank: #2626.
Ballou Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | 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
| 890 students
Rank: #2727.
Aylen Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 15th St Sw
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8723
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8723
Grades: 7-9
| 711 students
Rank: #2828.
Edward Zeiger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13008 94th Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 841-8663
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 841-8663
Grades: PK-6
| 495 students
Rank: #2929.
Karshner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1328 8th Ave Nw
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8736
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8736
Grades: PK-6
| 380 students
Rank: #3030.
Doris Stahl Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9610 168th St E
Puyallup, WA 98375
(253) 840-8881
Puyallup, WA 98375
(253) 840-8881
Grades: 6-10
| 902 students
Rank: #3131.
Puyallup Open Doors/pod
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1501 39th Ave Sw
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 864-5700
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 864-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Rank: #3232.
Edgemont Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2300 110th Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8727
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8727
Grades: 6-9
| 521 students
Rank: #3333.
Emma L Carson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8615 184th St E
Puyallup, WA 98375
(253) 840-8808
Puyallup, WA 98375
(253) 840-8808
Grades: PK-6
| 738 students
Rank: #3434.
Frederickson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17418 74th Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98375
(253) 800-6300
Puyallup, WA 98375
(253) 800-6300
Grades: K-5
| 516 students
Rank: #3535.
Puyallup Online Academy/poa
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 39th Ave Sw
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 864-5700
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 864-5700
Grades: K-12
| 322 students
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Puyallup, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2110 110th Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8735
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8735
Grades: PK-6
| n/a 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
Quest (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
428 11th St Sw
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8751
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8751
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
5515 44th St E
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8741
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8741
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Triad K-12 Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1110 West Pioneer
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8737
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8737
Grades: 1-8
| 44 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Puyallup, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Puyallup, WA include Shaw Road Elementary School, Fruitland Elementary School and Woodland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Puyallup?
41 public schools are located in Puyallup.
What percentage of students in Puyallup go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Puyallup are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Puyallup?
Puyallup public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Puyallup are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Puyallup include: Gov John Rogers High School vs. Puyallup High School, G W Edgerton Elementary School vs. Pope Elementary School, Pope Elementary School vs. G W Edgerton Elementary School
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