For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,312 students in 98445, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in 98445, WA are Chester H Thompson Elementary School and Larchmont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98445 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 57% statewide average). Pre schools in 98445, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98445, WA Public Preschools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chester H Thompson Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
303 159th St E
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 800-5800
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 800-5800
Grades: PK-6
| 632 students
Rank: #22.
Larchmont Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8601 E B St
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 571-6200
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 571-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Rank: n/an/a
15616 5th Ave E
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 800-4100
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 800-4100
Grades: PK
| 408 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 98445, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in 98445, WA include Chester H Thompson Elementary School and Larchmont Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98445, WA?
3 public preschools are located in 98445, WA.
What is the racial composition of students in 98445, WA?
98445, WA public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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