For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,613 students in 98404, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98404, WA are Lyon Elementary School, Fawcett Elementary School and Sheridan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98404 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98404, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98404, WA Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lyon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 E 46th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4800
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #22.
Fawcett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3702 Mckinley Ave
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4700
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #33.
Sheridan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5317 E Mckinley Ave
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-5900
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: #44.
Lister Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2106 E 44th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-2900
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #55.
Boze Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1140 E 65th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4105
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4105
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #66.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3550 E Roosevelt Ave
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4400
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Rank: #77.
Blix Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1302 E 38th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-7400
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #88.
First Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 E. 56th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-2700
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 575 students
Rank: n/an/a
Impact Public Schools
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
1301 E 34th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
(206) 769-3429
Tacoma, WA 98404
(206) 769-3429
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
98404, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Destiny Middle School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
1301 E. 34th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 722-5883
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 722-5883
Grades: 6-8
| 160 students
1115 E Division Ln
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-1405
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-1405
Grades: 6-8
| 341 students
1801 E 56th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-2080
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-2080
Grades: 6-8
| 392 students
3702 East Mckinley Ave
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4340
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4340
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Soar Academy Public Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
1301 E 34th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 444-6759
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 444-6759
Grades: K-8
| 220 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 98404, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98404, WA include Lyon Elementary School, Fawcett Elementary School and Sheridan Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98404?
9 public elementary schools are located in 98404.
What is the racial composition of students in 98404?
98404 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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