For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 515 students in the neighborhood of McChord Air Force Base, Lakewood, WA.
The top-ranked public school in McChord Air Force Base is Carter Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of McChord Air Force Base, Lakewood, WA public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of McChord Air Force Base, Lakewood, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carter Lake Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3420 Lincoln Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98439
(253) 583-5210
Lakewood, WA 98439
(253) 583-5210
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of McChord Air Force Base, Lakewood, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of McChord Air Force Base, Lakewood, WA include Carter Lake Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of McChord Air Force Base, Lakewood?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of McChord Air Force Base, Lakewood.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of McChord Air Force Base, Lakewood?
the neighborhood of McChord Air Force Base, Lakewood public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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