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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 Score27%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)5 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)5 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)2 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 453 students at Helen Stafford Elementary School.
  • ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 12:1, 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.

Helen Stafford Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5
1615 South 92Nd St, Tacoma, WA 98444
2
Rating
Students
453
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
N/A

Midland Elementary

publicelementaryK-5
2300 105Th St E, Tacoma, WA 98445
2
Rating
Students
399
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
N/A

Manitou Park Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5
4330 S 66Th St, Tacoma, WA 98409
1.9
Rating
Students
429
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
N/A

Arlington Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5
7202 South Pine Street, Tacoma, WA 98409
1.7
Rating
Students
390
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
N/A

Reed Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5
1802 S 36Th St, Tacoma, WA 98418
1.7
Rating
Students
426
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
N/A

Elmhurst Elementary School

publicelementaryK-5
420 133Rd St E, Tacoma, WA 98445
1.7
Rating
Students
335
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
N/A

Christensen Elementary

publicelementaryK-5
10232 Barnes Lane S, Tacoma, WA 98444
1.7
Rating
Students
346
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
N/A

Edna Travis Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5
2111 S J St, Tacoma, WA 98405
1.6
Rating
Students
337
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
N/A

Tacoma Online Elementary School

publicelementaryK-5
6501 N.23Rd St., Tacoma, WA 98406
0
Rating
Students
144
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Hewins Early Learning Center

publicelementaryPK-PK
12223 S A Street, Tacoma, WA 98444
0
Rating
Students
266
Student-Teacher
33:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Thompson Preschool

publicelementaryPK-K
15616 5Th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98445
0
Rating
Students
227
Student-Teacher
56:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Impact Public Schools

charter schoolelementaryPK-5
1301 E 34Th Street, Tacoma, WA 98404
0
Rating
Students
232
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
123

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.