For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,218 students in 98445, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 98445, WA are Larchmont Elementary School and Chester H Thompson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98445 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in 98445, WA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98445, WA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Larchmont Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8601 E B St
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 571-6200
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 571-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Chester H Thompson Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
303 159th St E
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 800-5800
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 800-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
15616 5th Ave E
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 800-4100
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 800-4100
Gr: PK-K | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 57:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 98445, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 98445, WA include Larchmont Elementary School and Chester H Thompson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98445?
3 public preschools are located in 98445.
What is the racial composition of students in 98445?
98445 public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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