Schools and Colleges
The Puyallup School District serves more than 19,000 students in first grade through high school; the district is one of the largest in the state. There are 21 elementary schools in the school district, six junior high schools, and three high schools.
The Sumner School District, located next door to the Puyallup district, has seven elementary schools, three junior high schools, and one high school. It serves about 11,000 students.
Teachers in both school districts regularly earn statewide honors from their peers for their innovations in further raising the standards of education.
Other public school districts within the Good Samaritan service area are Orting, Bethel and Franklin Pierce. Puyallup is also near several private schools.
Puyallup is blessed with respected, easy-to-reach schools for adults wanting to continue their education or pursue advanced degrees.
Adult and continuing education facilities/programs in the region include:
- Pierce College at Puyallup
- University of Washington in Tacoma
- University of Puget Sound in Tacoma
- Green River Community College in Auburn
- Highline Community College in Highline
- University of Washington in Seattle
- Seattle Pacific University in Seattle
- Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma
Good Samaritan Hospital offers dozens of in-service classes for healthcare professionals, as well as classes for the general public.