For the 2025-26 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 11,962 students in Puyallup, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Puyallup, WA are Puyallup High School, Emerald Ridge High School and Kalles Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Puyallup, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Puyallup have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public high schools.
Puyallup, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gov John Rogers High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Puyallup, WA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Puyallup High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 Seventh St Sw
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8711
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8711
Gr: 10-12 | 1,698 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
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 | 1,571 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Kalles Junior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 7th Ave Se
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8729
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8729
Gr: 7-9 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Gov John Rogers High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12801 86th Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 841-8717
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 841-8717
Gr: 9-12 | 1,750 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
E B Walker High School
Alternative 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
Gr: 8-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
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 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Doris Stahl Junior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9610 168th St E
Puyallup, WA 98375
(253) 840-8881
Puyallup, WA 98375
(253) 840-8881
Gr: 6-10 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
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 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #99.
Edgemont Jr High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2300 110th Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8727
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8727
Gr: 6-9 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1010.
Ballou Jr High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9916 136th St E
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 841-8725
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 841-8725
Gr: 7-9 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1111.
Aylen Jr High 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
Gr: 7-9 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1212.
Puyallup Open Doors/pod
Alternative 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
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1313.
Puyallup Online Academy/poa
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 39th Ave Sw
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 864-5700
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 864-5700
Gr: K-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
5625 52nd Street East
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 445-6000
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 445-6000
Gr: K-12 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: n/an/a
Pierce County Skills Center
Vocational School
16117 Canyon Rd E
Puyallup, WA 98375
(253) 800-5950
Puyallup, WA 98375
(253) 800-5950
Gr: 8-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Psd Special Services
Special Education School
Puyallup School District Speci
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8700
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8700
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Puyallup, Washington ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
I-school High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
12171 Pacific Ave
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 537-0211
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 537-0211
Gr: 7-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Triad K-12 Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1110 West Pioneer
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8737
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8737
Gr: 1-8 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Puyallup, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Puyallup, WA include Puyallup High School, Emerald Ridge High School and Kalles Junior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Puyallup?
16 public high schools are located in Puyallup.
What is the racial composition of students in Puyallup?
Puyallup public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Puyallup are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Puyallup include: Gov John Rogers High School vs. Puyallup High School, Puyallup High School vs. Gov John Rogers High School, Emerald Ridge High School vs. Gov John Rogers High School
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