Northwood Elementary
Edgewood, WA · Puyallup School District · Grades K-6
382nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 67%· Stable
Northwood Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Northwood Elementary 382nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 67% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 71th in 2019 to 68th in 2025.
Northwood Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 370 students tested
Northwood Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 714 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.6% | 41.6% | ▼ 24.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.0% | 15.8% | ▲ 7.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 10.7% | 15.5% | ▲ 4.8 pts | |
| Asian | 9.4% | 15.3% | ▲ 5.9 pts | |
| Black | 4.1% | 6.0% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.9% | 4.3% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 1.4% | ▲ 1.1 pts |
Homes near Northwood Elementary
Typical home value $631K in zip 98371 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Northwood Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Hedden Elementary SchoolFife School District · 1.2 mi away572nd of 1,174
ELA 49% · Math 45% - 7Mt View ElementaryPuyallup School District · 1.5 mi away413th of 1,174
ELA 53% · Math 56% - 2Rainier View Elementary SchoolFederal Way School District · 2.2 mi away1,031st of 1,174
ELA 29% · Math 24% - 5Fife Elementary SchoolFife School District · 2.5 mi away701st of 1,174
ELA 42% · Math 41% - 4Lakeland Elementary SchoolFederal Way School District · 2.9 mi away819th of 1,174
ELA 38% · Math 36% - 3Karshner ElementaryPuyallup School District · 2.9 mi away872nd of 1,174
ELA 37% · Math 33% - 5Stewart ElementaryPuyallup School District · 3.1 mi away680th of 1,174
ELA 48% · Math 37% - 5Alpac Elementary SchoolAuburn School District · 3.2 mi away629th of 1,174
ELA 45% · Math 44%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Northwood Elementary in?
Northwood Elementary is part of the Puyallup School District district in Edgewood, Washington.
Is Northwood Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Northwood Elementary 382nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 67% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Northwood Elementary?
White 42%, Two or more races 16%, Hispanic 16%, Asian 15% (714 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Northwood Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98371 is $631K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.