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Best 98404 Washington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,721 students in 98404, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 189 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 98404, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98404, WA are Lyon Elementary School, Boze Elementary School and Fawcett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98404 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98404, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98404, WA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
101 E 46th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Boze Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1140 E 65th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4105
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Fawcett Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
126 E. 60th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Lister Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2106 E 44th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5317 E Mckinley Ave
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3550 E Roosevelt Ave
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Blix Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1302 E 38th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #88.
First Creek Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 E. 56th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Impact Public Schools
Charter School
1301 E 34th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
(206) 769-3429
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 98404, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98404, WA include Lyon Elementary School, Boze Elementary School and Fawcett Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98404?
9 public schools are located in 98404.
What percentage of students in 98404 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 98404 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98404?
98404 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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