Top 3 Best 98408 Washington Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,119 students in 98408, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in 98408, WA are Mann Elementary School, Whitman Elementary School and Birney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98408 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98408, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98408, WA Public Preschools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mann Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1002 S 52nd St
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #22.
Whitman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1120 S 39th St
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-7272
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #33.
Birney Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7627 South Sheridan Ave
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 98408 Washington

98408, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Park Avenue Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
6701 South Park Ave
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-2600
Grades: K-12
| 32 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in 98408, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in 98408, WA include Mann Elementary School, Whitman Elementary School and Birney Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98408?
3 public preschools are located in 98408.
What is the racial composition of students in 98408?
98408 public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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