For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 359 students in 98407, WA.
The top ranked public preschool in 98407, WA is Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98407 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98407, WA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98407, WA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2615 N. Adams Street
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 571-5700
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 571-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: n/an/a
2708 N Union Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 571-1000
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 571-1000
Grades: PK
| n/a students
98407, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4415 N 38th St
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 571-2255
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 571-2255
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Washington Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2601 S. 35th St., Ste. 100
Tacoma, WA 98407
(866) 548-9444
Tacoma, WA 98407
(866) 548-9444
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 98407, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in 98407, WA include Washington Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98407?
2 public preschools are located in 98407.
What is the racial composition of students in 98407?
98407 public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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