Fife Public Schools, Washington

Fife Public Schools is a unified school district in Pierce County and King County, Washington, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 23,938 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 11.8 sq mi (30.6 km²) of land.

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Fife Public Schools in Washington
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
23,938 ± 1,132
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Pierce County86% of the district’s landKing County14% of the district’s land
Land area
11.8 sq mi (30.6 km²)
Median household income
$98,750 ± $5,238
Median home value
$578,800 ± $19,684
Water area
0.24 sq mi (0.61 km²)
State
Washington
Census code (GEOID)
5302880
Coordinates (central point)
47.248678, -122.335688

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Fife Public Schools, largest first

  1. Fife (city)10,949 people
  2. Milton (city)8,894 people
  3. Fife Heights (CDP)1,446 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Federal Way School District5.2 mi north
  2. Puyallup School District5.6 mi south
  3. Tacoma Public Schools5.9 mi west
  4. Sumner School District7.8 mi southeast
  5. Auburn School District9.0 mi east

These share a boundary with Fife Public Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Fife Public Schools before you rely on it.

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