For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 5,332 students in Spanaway, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Spanaway, WA are Pioneer Valley Elementary School, Camas Prairie Elementary School and Evergreen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spanaway, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Spanaway have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Spanaway, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7315 Eustis Hunt Road
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-8900
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-8900
Gr: K-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Camas Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
320 176th Street East
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-7400
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-7400
Gr: K-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1311 172nd Street East
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-8200
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-8200
Gr: K-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7319 Eustis-hunt Rd E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-6500
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Spanaway Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
412 165th St S
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-5300
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-5300
Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Shining Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21615 38th Ave E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-5200
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-5200
Gr: K-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Bethel Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22201 38th Avenue East
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-7200
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Cedarcrest Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
191201 13th Avenue Crt. E.
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-7500
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Spanaway, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
22015 22nd Ave E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6931
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6931
Gr: PK | 19 students Minority enrollment: 42%
1311 172nd St E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6931
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6931
Gr: PK | 19 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Instructional Support Team High School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
516 E 176th Street
Spanaway, WA 98387
(206) 536-7272
Spanaway, WA 98387
(206) 536-7272
Gr: PK | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Pierce County Skill Center Summer School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
516 176th St East
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-5950
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-5950
Gr: 7-12
Spanaway Elementary Eceap (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
215 166th St S
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6923
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6923
Gr: PK
Spanaway Lake High School Preschool (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1305 168th St E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6965
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6965
Gr: PK
Sped Preschool (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
303 159th Street E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6965
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6965
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Spanaway, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Spanaway, WA include Pioneer Valley Elementary School, Camas Prairie Elementary School and Evergreen Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Spanaway?
9 public elementary schools are located in Spanaway.
What is the racial composition of students in Spanaway?
Spanaway public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Spanaway are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Spanaway include: Shining Mountain Elementary School vs. Bethel Middle School, Camas Prairie Elementary School vs. Evergreen Elementary School, Evergreen Elementary School vs. Camas Prairie Elementary School
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