Top 3 Best 98409 Washington Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,270 students in 98409, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in 98409, WA are Edison Elementary School, Manitou Park Elementary School and Arlington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98409 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98409, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98409, WA Public Preschools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5830 S Pine St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #22.
Manitou Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4330 S 66th St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #33.
Arlington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7202 South Pine Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Headstart
Magnet School
3102 S 43rd Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1032
Grades: PK
| 24 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 98409 Washington

98409, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3319 So Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Grades: 9-10
| 14 students
2601 S 35th St Suite 100
Tacoma, WA 98409
(866) 800-0017
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3319 S Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Grades: 9-12
| 290 students
3319 S Adams
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
3319 So Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-2645
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
3319 So Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
2601 S 35th Street Suite 100
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 964-1068
Grades: 9-12
| 335 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in 98409, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in 98409, WA include Edison Elementary School, Manitou Park Elementary School and Arlington Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98409?
4 public preschools are located in 98409.
What is the racial composition of students in 98409?
98409 public preschools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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