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Best Elementary Schools in Tacoma, Washington
Compare 52 elementary schools in Tacoma. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
52
Elementary Schools
Public & Charter Schools
42,837
Total Students
Across Tacoma
18.2:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
52 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score0%
ELA Assessment Score39%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)3 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)17 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 866 students at Fife Elementary School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 13:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
About Elementary Schools in Tacoma
Tacoma, Washington offers 52 elementary schools providing quality education for young students. These schools focus on foundational learning, with strong emphasis on reading, writing, mathematics, and critical thinking skills development.
Collins Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1920 128Th Street E, Tacoma, WA 98444
3
Rating
Students
466
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Harvard Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1709 85Th Street E, Tacoma, WA 98445
3
Rating
Students
445
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Whittier Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-3
777 Elm Tree Ln, Tacoma, WA 98466
2.9
Rating
Students
305
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Delong Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
4901 S 14 St St, Tacoma, WA 98405
2.9
Rating
Students
349
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Edison Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
5830 S Pine St, Tacoma, WA 98409
2.8
Rating
Students
413
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Brookdale Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
611 132Nd St S., Tacoma, WA 98444
2.8
Rating
Students
483
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Larchmont Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
8601 E B St, Tacoma, WA 98445
2.7
Rating
Students
303
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Naches Trail Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
15505 Waller Road East, Tacoma, WA 98446
2.6
Rating
Students
519
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Fife Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
5804 20Th Street E, Tacoma, WA 98424
2.6
Rating
Students
866
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Lister Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2106 E 44Th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
2.6
Rating
Students
376
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Birney Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
7627 South Sheridan Ave, Tacoma, WA 98408
2.6
Rating
Students
476
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Fern Hill Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
8442 S Park Ave, Tacoma, WA 98444
2.6
Rating
Students
311
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Sheridan Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
5317 E Mckinley Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404
2.5
Rating
Students
525
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Central Avenue Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
4505 104Th St E, Tacoma, WA 98446
2.5
Rating
Students
355
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Mann Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1002 S 52Nd St, Tacoma, WA 98408
2.4
Rating
Students
340
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Boze Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1140 E 65Th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
2.3
Rating
Students
485
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Fawcett Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
126 E. 60Th Street, Tacoma, WA 98404
2.3
Rating
Students
426
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Whitman Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1120 S 39Th St, Tacoma, WA 98408
2.1
Rating
Students
365
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Roosevelt Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3550 E Roosevelt Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404
2.1
Rating
Students
270
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Blix Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1302 E 38Th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
2
Rating
Students
442
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Frequently Asked Questions
How many elementary schools are in Tacoma, Washington?
There are several elementary schools in Tacoma, serving thousands of young students with focus on foundational education and early childhood development.
What is the best elementary school in Tacoma?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Tacoma include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Tacoma?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Tacoma is 18.2:1.