Best Public Schools in Lake Tapps, WA

Summary:

The city of Lake Tapps, Washington is home to three high-performing schools that serve students from elementary through middle school. The schools in this area, including North Tapps Middle School, Lake Tapps Elementary, and Dieringer Heights Elementary, are part of the highly-rated Dieringer School District and consistently perform above state averages in academic proficiency.

Among the standout schools in the area, North Tapps Middle School is consistently ranked as one of the top middle schools in Washington, achieving high proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. Dieringer Heights Elementary also excels, ranking in the top 15% of Washington elementary schools and demonstrating exceptional performance in English Language Arts and Science. These schools maintain low student-teacher ratios and invest significant resources in supporting student learning and development.

Overall, the schools in the Lake Tapps area provide a strong, well-rounded education for their students, with a diverse student population and a commitment to academic excellence. The high rankings and consistent performance of these schools suggest that families in the area have access to some of the best educational opportunities in the state of Washington.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WCAS Science (2024)			SBAC English Language Arts (2024)							SBAC Math (2024)							% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lake Tapps Elementary	Public	1-3	1320 178th Avenue E.	Lake Tapps	98391	Pierce County	Dieringer School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 862-6600	450	32	14.0	24.0%	279 (62.0%)	23 (5.1%)	40 (8.9%)	51 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	51 (11.3%)								(n/a)				62.0						62.0	75.4						75.4											$19,891	$1,103	$18,789
North Tapps Middle School	Public	6-8	20029 12th Street E.	Lake Tapps	98391	Pierce County	Dieringer School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 862-2776	509	25	20.5	23.0%	335 (65.8%)	17 (3.3%)	55 (10.8%)	49 (9.6%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	48 (9.4%)	89.2	56^th of 535 public middle schools	89.5%		81	85^th of 539 public middle schools	84.2%	29		64.7	64.7				68.5	72.6	70.3	70.5				57.4	60.1	63.0	60.2											$16,953	$2,095	$14,858
Dieringer Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	21727 34th Street E.	Lake Tapps	98391	Pierce County	Dieringer School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 826-4937	480	28	17.1	18.8%	297 (61.9%)	16 (3.3%)	49 (10.2%)	55 (11.5%)	3 (0.6%)	9 (1.9%)	51 (10.6%)	86.1	153^rd of 1168 public elementary schools	86.9%		88.4	127^th of 1169 public elementary schools	89.1%	26	83.0		83.0		64.3	81.1				72.8		60.4	66.7				63.6	85.4	91.1	89.4	89.4	89.4	90.2	87.8	87.8	90.2	90.2	$18,771	$1,169	$17,603

Cities Near Lake Tapps

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Bonney Lake	0.67 mi	9	28^th
Buckley	2.97 mi	10	42^nd
Sumner	3 mi	6	40^th
Puyallup	4.38 mi	37	121^st
Auburn	5.01 mi	35	223^rd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.