For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,947 students in 98466, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98466, WA are Narrows View Intermediate, Curtis Junior High School and Wainwright Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98466 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98466, WA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98466, WA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Narrows View Intermediate
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7813 44th St W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5630
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5630
Gr: 5-7 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Curtis Junior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3725 Grandview Drive West
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5670
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5670
Gr: 8-9 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Wainwright Intermediate School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 Alameda Ave
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 571-2100
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 571-2100
Gr: 4-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
98466, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chs Drop-out Reengagement Program Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
8425 40th St W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5600
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5600
Gr: 9-12
Curtis Bridge Program High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
8805 40th St W. Suite A
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5649
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5649
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
University Place Special Education (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
3717 Grandview Drive W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5600
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5600
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98466, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98466, WA include Narrows View Intermediate, Curtis Junior High School and Wainwright Intermediate School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98466?
3 public middle schools are located in 98466.
What is the racial composition of students in 98466?
98466 public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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