Summary:
ZIP code 98499 includes 11 schools serving students from kindergarten through grade 12, plus specialized transition and alternative programs, with about 5,004 enrolled students. Most are part of the Clover Park School District, an area where many schools serve economically diverse and generally high-need student populations. Options range from neighborhood elementary, middle, and high schools to the grades 6–12 General William H. Harrison Preparatory School, the alternative Gravelly Lake K-12 Academy, and programs designed for re-engagement or specialized student needs.
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School is the clear academic standout, ranking in the 87th percentile statewide and outperforming state averages in overall ELA, 10th-grade math, and 11th-grade science. Among elementary schools, Tyee Park Elementary School has the highest current ranking and the strongest overall elementary math result, while Lakeview Hope Academy also performs relatively well in math. Four Heroes Elementary leads elementary schools in science. However, elementary schools overall trail district averages, especially in ELA and science, and Park Lodge Elementary School has the lowest elementary results. Several elementary schools have improved their rankings in recent years.
Secondary outcomes vary considerably. Clover Park High School has low test scores, particularly in math, but an excellent 95.2% graduation rate and a low dropout rate. Lochburn Middle School remains the most concerning traditional school academically, despite recent gains in ELA and math. The CPSD Open Doors Program serves a different population and reports much lower graduation and higher dropout rates, while Transition Day Students is a tiny specialized program whose statistics should not be compared directly with large schools. Families should also note that some alternative-school scores are suppressed, meaning they are unavailable rather than zero.
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