For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,998 students in 98404, WA.
The top ranked public preschools 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 preschools in zipcode 98404 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98404, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98404, WA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lyon Elementary 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
| 344 students
Rank: #22.
Fawcett Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
126 E. 60th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4700
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #33.
Sheridan Elementary 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
| 480 students
Rank: #44.
Lister Elementary 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
| 401 students
Rank: #55.
Boze Elementary 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
(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
| 247 students
Rank: #77.
Blix Elementary 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
| 422 students
Rank: n/an/a
Impact 九游体育s
Charter School
1301 E 34th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
(206) 769-3429
Tacoma, WA 98404
(206) 769-3429
Grades: PK-5
| 256 students
98404, Washington 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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 preschools in 98404, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in 98404, WA include Lyon Elementary School, Fawcett Elementary School and Sheridan Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98404?
8 public preschools are located in 98404.
What is the racial composition of students in 98404?
98404 public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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