For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,742 students in 98409, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools 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 elementary schools in zipcode 98409 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98409, WA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98409, WA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5830 S Pine St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1700
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Manitou Park Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4330 S 66th St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5300
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7202 South Pine Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-3200
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Gray Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6229 S Tyler St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5200
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 98409, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98409, WA include Edison Elementary School, Manitou Park Elementary School and Arlington Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98409?
4 public elementary schools are located in 98409.
What is the racial composition of students in 98409?
98409 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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