📊 Data: NCES CCD 2024–2025·🔄 Updated: May 2026·Editorial standards
📍 Tacoma, WA · Pierce County

Tacoma Public Schools

Grades Pre-K – 12th · 28,311 students · 69 schools · 13 zip codes

4
out of 10 Rating Below Average
State reading & math proficiency · 39th percentile among Washington districts. Ranked within Washington only — not comparable across states.
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Tacoma Public Schools
📍 Tacoma, WA · Pierce County · NCES LEAID 5308700
4/10
Rating
28,311
Students
69
Schools
Pre-K – 12th
Grade Span
13
Zip Codes
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Phone
(253)571-1000
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District Mailing Address
PO BOX 1357, TACOMA, WA 98401
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Enrollment
28,311 students
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Schools
69
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County
Pierce County, WA
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
5308700
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Tacoma Public Schools13 zip codes
Zip CodeCityCountyState
98402TacomaPierce CountyWA
98403TacomaPierce CountyWA
98404TacomaPierce CountyWA
98405TacomaPierce CountyWA
98406TacomaPierce CountyWA
98407TacomaPierce CountyWA
98408TacomaPierce CountyWA
98409TacomaPierce CountyWA
98416TacomaPierce CountyWA
98418TacomaPierce CountyWA
98421TacomaPierce CountyWA
98422TacomaPierce CountyWA
98465TacomaPierce CountyWA
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Tacoma Public Schools?▼
Tacoma Public Schools serves 13 zip codes: 98402, 98403, 98404, 98405, 98406, 98407, 98408, 98409, 98416, 98418, 98421, 98422, 98465. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Tacoma Public Schools rated?▼
Tacoma Public Schools has an overall rating of 4 out of 10 (Below Average), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 39th percentile among Washington school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Washington only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Tacoma Public Schools?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 28,311 students across 69 schools for Tacoma Public Schools.
What grades does Tacoma Public Schools serve?▼
Tacoma Public Schools is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Tacoma Public Schools?▼
You can reach Tacoma Public Schools by phone at (253)571-1000 or by mail at PO BOX 1357, TACOMA, WA 98401. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.

About Tacoma Public Schools

Tacoma Public Schools is a public school district serving 13 zip codes in Washington, primarily in Pierce County. It carries an overall rating of 4/10 (Below Average), the 39th percentile among Washington districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Washington districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.

District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (253)571-1000 before making a housing decision.

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