For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 546 students in the neighborhood of Clarkdale, Tacoma, WA.
The top ranked public school in Clarkdale is Rainier Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Clarkdale, Tacoma, WA public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Clarkdale, Tacoma, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rainier Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2410 Stryker Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98433
(253) 583-5220
Tacoma, WA 98433
(253) 583-5220
Grades: PK-5
| 620 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Clarkdale, Tacoma, WA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Clarkdale, Tacoma, WA include Rainier Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Clarkdale, Tacoma?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Clarkdale, Tacoma.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Clarkdale, Tacoma?
the neighborhood of Clarkdale, Tacoma public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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